Are Walnuts good for you?

    Protein

    Builds Muscle

    An excellent source of protein, used for building and repairing tissues.

    Fatty Acids

    Strengthens Vision and Brain Function

    Helps maintain good overall health, providing essential fatty acids that our body cannot produce itself.

    Magnesium

    Boosts Energy Production

    Magnesium helps convert food into energy. Also helps promote good bone health by supporting the production of certain hormones.

    Phosphorus

    Keeps Organs Healthy

    Essential for good organ functionality, maintaining the nervious system, and strong bones.

    Potassium

    Regulates Fluid and Electrical Activity

    Responsible for regulating fluid balance and controlling the electrical activity of the heart and other muscles.

    Thiamin (B1)

    Boosts Energy and Metabolism

    Thiamin helps break down and release energy from carbs. It's also beneficial for proper functioning of the nervous system, brain, muscles, heart, and digestive system.

    Vitamin B6

    Improves Energy Levels

    Vitamin B6 is important in helping your body store energy from protein and carbs. It's also critical to maintaining healthy levels of oxygen in your blood.

    Nutrients

    Nutritional value in a handful of Walnuts...
    (% RDA in 30g)

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    Absent Nutrients: Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Cholesterol, Caffeine

    Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) % shown for adult females, as published by the NHS (UK).

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    Medical Research into eating Walnuts

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    Foods which are recommended by dieticians to prevent acid splashing up from your stomach, causing discomfort.

    Best Sources of Fatty Acids

    Fatty Acids can play an important role in our overall health, and our bodies cannot produce them all organically.

    Best Foods to Detox Your Body

    Best foods to cleanse your body of toxins.

    Best Foods for Endurance Athletes

    Good sources of slow-release energy to help performance in endurance sports.

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