I often think they look that way to remind us of their natural brain enhancing qualities. Walnuts when eaten raw contain abundant amounts of omega 3 fatty acids which can help to prevent depression and cognitive degeneration. Walnuts also raise melatonin levels which promotes sleep. So if you suffer from insomnia you might think about adding raw walnuts to your diet.
Your heart can benefit from the polyunsaturated fats and polyphenols, and they make a great lean protein snack.
Be sure that you don't have too much of a good thing, limit your intake to 3 walnuts per day. (6 halves) That’s all you need.
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You can take them to work, put them in vegetable or fruit salads, crumble into your heart healthy oatmeal, and they taste great with maple syrup and plain yogurt for a healthy dessert!
Walnuts should be eaten raw for their health benefits; once they are heated the fats become saturated. You need to keep them stored in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and avoid becoming rancid. Make sure that you are purchasing fresh walnuts they should not have a bitter taste. Rancid walnuts are poisonous and can make us sick. Avoid buying walnut pieces sold in plastic bags at the grocery store in the bakery section. These are sure to be old. The best place to purchase good quality walnuts halves are from a reputable health shop.
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