Importance of walnuts

 

Walnuts consists of  higher amount of omega-3 fatty acids,rich in fiber, B vitamins, magnesium,protein and Vitamin E.

Having walnuts reduces the risk of heart diseases.
They prevent gallstones from forming. 
It increases the blood vessel elasticity.
They are the important source of  bio-melatonin, one of the precursors of melatonin, a significant hormone for our body.
Melatonin secreted by pineal gland and does two actions in our body :
  1.deals with normal sleep patterns.
  2.important antioxidant.
Melatonin makes the body to escape oxidative stress.
Reduces the bad cholesterol (LDL) and C-Reactive Protein(CRP).
It prevents free radicals from forming,which is the cause of cancer,cardiovascular disease.

1 oz (14 halves) of shelled whole walnuts contains:

• Calories: 185 kcal
• Fat: 18.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 3.9 g
• Protein: 4.3 g
• Fiber: 1.9 g
• Glycemic Index (GI): Low (below 55)