Walnuts

Health Benefits Walnut :

1. Walnut is a good source of all important omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids has a lot of health benefits ranging from cardiovascular protection, better mental function, anti-inflammatory benefits in asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
2. Walnut contain ellagic acid, an antioxidant compound that helps supports the immune system and contain several anticancer properties.
3. Walnut has a mild laxative effect, it is beneficial in cases of constipation.
4. It contains vitamins and minerals thus making it an excellent food for body and muscle building.
5. Walnut helps improve body's metabolism.
6. Walnut is recommended for patients with liver ailments.

Nutritive Values : Per 100 gm.

• Vitamin A : 30 I.U.
• Vitamin B : Thiamine .48 mg.
• Niacin : 1.2 mg.
• Vitamin C : 3 mg.
• Calcium : 83 mg.
• Iron : 2.1 mg.
• Phosphorus : 380 mg.
• Potassium : 225 mg.
• Fat : 64.4 gm.
• Carbohydrates : 15.6 gm.
• Protein : 15.0 gm.
• Calories : 654