Here\u2019s a direct quote from Joe Vinson, Ph.D., the head of the study \u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWalnuts rank above peanuts, almonds, pecans, pistachios and other nuts. A handful of walnuts contains almost twice as much antioxidants as an equivalent amount of any other commonly consumed nut. But unfortunately, people don\u2019t eat a lot of them.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Remember, we have to be careful with the calories here. Despite the fact that walnuts and other nuts are great with antioxidant protection and filled with healthy oils and protein, a little goes a long way. Dr. Vinson said you only need seven whole walnuts to get the health benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s also better to eat walnuts (and all other nuts) raw if you can. Roasted nuts lose a lot of their antioxidant punch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So sprinkle them on your salad, or drop a few in a sandwich or wrap, or just crunch on a few as a snack when you\u2019re hungry. We buy a big bag in our house and dole them out during the week. I keep a few in my purse when I\u2019m hungry and can\u2019t get to healthy food right away and my husband stashes some in his desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you eat nuts? Do you think it\u2019s worth it to try walnuts for the health benefits? I have to say I\u2019ve been on an almond kick lately but I might circle back to walnuts the next time I\u2019m in the grocery store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cheers,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lisa<\/p>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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