This is why walnut is called a brain food?

 Walnut is is one of the most healthy and nutritious nut. It provides many vitamins minerals and healthy fats. Walnut is very useful for brain health, even it is called a brain food. It's shape also looks like a brain.




Today let's know about some amazing health benefits of walnut - 


1. Good for brain health

Walnut is very useful for brain health. This nut is also named "brain food" . Walnut's shell also looks like a tiny brain. The nutrients in walnut including polyunsaturated fat, polyphenols and vitamin E may reduce oxidative damage and  inflammation in brain and support healthy brain functions. 



2. Good source of antioxidants

Walnut is high in antioxidant activity than any other common nuts. This antioxidant activity is due to vitamin E, polyphenol and other plant compounds. So eating walnuts may reduce the oxidative damage in our body.


3. Good for gut health

Walnut may be good for our gut health because it promotes good bacteria in our gut. Study suggests that if our gut is rich in health-promoting bacteria and other microbes (gut microbiota), we are more likely to have a healthy gut and good overall health.



4. Good plant source of Omega-3 fat 

Walnut is excellent plant source of Omega-3 fat than any other nuts. It contains almost 2.5 grams Omega-3 fat per ounce (28 grams) of walnuts. Plant source Omega-3 fat also called ALA ( Alpha Linoleic Acid) . This fat is very important for our health. It reduces the risk of heart diseases.



5. Supports healthy aging

Walnut contains essential vitamins, minerals, fats and plant compounds which  makes you healthy and helps to maintain physical functioning as you age.




Disclaimer : The information in this article should not be considered as a substitute for a physician's advice. Please consult your treating physician for more details.






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