Why You Should Eat More Walnuts
POSTED ON October 28, 2015 BY Jenna Barrington

Written by: Jenna Barrington
Do you want to…
- Improve cardiovascular health?
It’s time to start eating more nuts, my friend.
New research has come out showing that within only 4 hours of eating nuts or nut oil, study participants experienced noticeable improvement in cholesterol levels and better blood vessel flexibility.
With heart disease being the LEADING cause of death in the United States, this is very significant news.
Nuts provide an excellent energy-boosting snack and are a great replacement for processed, fatty and sugary foods.
Walnuts
Walnuts are fun to eat, full of health benefits and easy to use in a variety of ways.
According to Dr. Penny Kris Etherton, Ph. D, a distinguished Professor of Nutrition, eating walnuts only 4 times a week can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease.
Who needs more reason than that?
Health Benefits Of Eating Walnuts:
- Lower blood pressure
- Lower cholesterol
- May fight cancer
- Boost brain health
- Improve memory
- Improve digestion
- Promote healthy, shiny hair
- Prevent gallstones
- Promote good sleep
- Strengthen skeletal system
- Aid weight loss
- May improve sexual function
Walnuts contain bioavailable melatonin, which is an important hormone produced by the body to encourage healthy sleep patterns. They also contain protein, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, selenium, zinc, biotin and anti-inflammatory properties.
5 Ways To Enjoy Walnuts
1. Enjoy walnuts raw.
2. Add them to your favorite homemade granola recipe.
3. Throw them into the following salad recipes:
4. Use them as a tasty meat alternative:
5. Try some of these tasty walnut desserts:
Conclusion
When some people start switching to a cleaner diet they often feel at a loss when it comes to snacks!
Don’t give in to chemical and sugar-filled processed snacks that may be harmful to your health. There are so many different foods out in mother nature just waiting to be welcomed into your kitchen.
One step at a time, you CAN and you WILL get to the best health of your life.
Know any other awesome ways to include walnuts in your diet? Feel free to share with us in the comments below!

Jenna Barrington is studying Therapeutic Nutrition and Holistic Medicine and aspires to be a practitioner, teacher and writer. She is passionate about education and helping others take control of their health.
Jenna lives with her husband in Utah and loves writing, cooking, green smoothies, training her dog, Japanese, spending time at the ocean, bungee jumping, walking barefoot in the grass and being with her family.
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