Walnuts

Every day I come across something else that suggests we should eat more nuts, berries, fruits, etc. Today I noticed another article about walnuts. They are considered a very healthy food product that sometimes is probably not respected enough. Here are some good things about this “ugly” nut:

1. The walnut has Omega 3 fatty acids, protective fats that promote cardiovascular health, help maintain optimal cognitive function, and tone down inflammation.

2. Heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.

3. Ellagic acid, an antioxidant compound that helps support a healthy immune system.

4. L-arginine, an essential amino acid which promotes healthy blood pressure.
While I have no new special recipes for this wonderful nut go ahead and just eat them raw (I ate a small cup of walnuts with water while writing this blog). They are great on hot or cold breakfast cereals. Great for snacks and in green salads. Walnut oil in salad dressing is also very good and you can also use this oil in your pie crust.

Mike Greer