Health Benefits of Walnuts

There are some very interesting facts about walnuts that you may find surprising and encourage you to include them in your diet.

The benefits of walnuts come from being an excellent source of omega-3 essential fatty acids, a very good source of the manganese and a good source of copper.

Walnuts have the potential to provide cardiovascular protection, are anti-inflammatory and contain an antioxidant that supports the immune system.

The omega-3's in walnuts help the cardiovascular system by helping to prevent clotting and erratic rhythms, and are as effective in reducing blood pressure as the omega-3 in fish oil.

Walnuts also contain many nutrients essential for maintaining healthy bones and protecting us against osteoporosis - a debilitating and painful bone disease.
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