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To say that walnuts are a nutritious food is a bit of an understatement. Nuts provide healthy fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals – and that's just the beginning of how they can support your health. In fact, there is so much interest in this nut that for the past 50 years, scientists and industry experts have gathered annually at the University of California, Davis, for a walnut conference discussing the latest research on nut health.

Walnuts are an excellent source of antioxidants that can help fight oxidative damage to your body, including damage from "bad" LDL cholesterol, which promotes atherosclerosis.

Walnuts are a good source of the plant-based form of omega-3 fat, which can help reduce the risk of heart disease.

Several plant compounds and nutrients in walnuts may help reduce inflammation, which is a key culprit in many chronic diseases. Eating walnuts not only nourishes you but also the beneficial bacteria that live in your gut. This promotes your gut health and can help reduce your risk of disease.

The polyphenols in walnuts may reduce the risk of certain cancers, including breast, prostate and colon cancers.

Although they are dense in calories, you may not absorb all the calories in walnuts. In addition, they may even help you control appetite and hunger.

Eating 28 grams of nuts daily, including walnuts, as part of a heart-healthy diet can help improve blood pressure.

A healthy diet that includes walnuts can help maintain physical fitness, such as walking and self-care skills as you age.

Walnuts contain nutrients that can help protect your brain from the ravages of inflammation and support good brain function as we age.

Regular consumption of walnuts can help counteract potential harmful effects of less-than-ideal eating habits on sperm health.

A daily 1.5-ounce (43-gram) serving of walnuts can help lower levels of harmful cholesterol and triglycerides, which contribute to the risk of heart disease.

Walnuts are easy to add to your diet as they are widely available in stores and a great addition to countless dishes. Try nuts:

• Sprinkled on leafy greens or fruit salads.
• Ground into dips and sauces.
• Chopped and used in whole wheat breads and cookies.
• Crumbled to use as a coating on fish or chicken.
• Served on oatmeal or yogurt.
• Chopped and added to Arabic pies or sandwiches.
• Baked and added to a homemade nut mix.
• Lightly roasted in your favorite stir-fry recipe.
• It is baked, sliced ​​and used in pasta or vegetables.
• Like oil in a vinaigrette sauce.

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