Are you looking for something to make your meals a little healthier? Well, let’s discuss walnuts. Walnuts are one of the oldest foods known to humans and in fact, date back to 7,000 BC.
For generations people have added walnuts to cereal, breads, salads and even sauces like pesto to add a nice flavor and now we know that it helps you stay healthy too.
In fact both the American Heart Association and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are reporting that adding walnuts to the diet is heart healthy.
There are a number of special health qualities in the walnut. The first is the type of fat that they contain. It is known as omega-3. This omega-3 fat is the same type of fat that is found in fish like Salmon and is known to help lower the bad cholesterol in many people.
In addition, walnuts also offer protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals that help ward off cancer progression.
A serving of walnuts is a ¼ of a cup and alone makes a great afternoon snack.
So if you are looking for recipes and new ideas there are a number of web sites available. One that I visited was www.walnuts.org.
