Walnuts are a very good source of protein, fiber and good fats. Their daily consumption can lead to the proper functioning of the heart, bones, and even weight regulation, while they have a very low content of salt and sugar.
30 grams of walnuts are rich in protein (5 grams), fiber (2 grams) and calcium (20 micrograms).
They are high in manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, omega-3 fats and iron. Nutrients enhance the feeling of satiety and make you feel full.
Balm for the heart
Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. As a result, the chances of cardiovascular problems, stroke and heart attack are reduced.
A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition shows that those who ate walnuts more than four times a week were 37% less likely to develop coronary heart disease than those who did not eat walnuts. Diets containing walnuts were more likely to lose weight.
Gallstones
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that over a period of 20 years, in a sample of one million women, women who consumed about 150 grams of nuts a week were much less likely to have gallbladder surgery than with those consuming less than 150 grams.
Strong Bones
Because walnuts are high in trace elements of copper, a crucial element (copper) for the preservation of collagen and elastin, for the proper functioning of the joints and always in combination with the manganese contained in walnuts for the absorption of calcium by the bones, classify nuts in the Superfoods category.
