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
August 4th, 2007 at 11:24 am
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