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Make Like a Squirrel and Eat Some Walnuts

Whfoods.org reported on the health benefits of walnuts. A quarter cup of walnuts has 90.8% of the daily value of omega 3 fatty acids. Some of the nutriontal benefits of eating walnuts are:

  • cardiovascular protection from the large amount of omega 3 fatty acids and monounsaturated fats
  • improved cognitive function
  • anti-inflammatory benefits that can help relieve asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, eczema and psoriasis
  • antioxidants (ellagic acid) that boost immune system and help prevent cancer
  • reduction of LDL cholesterol
  • improved sleep with the hormone melatonin

Squirrel

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