SUPER FOODS

Superfood! Walnuts

  • Contain the highest level of antioxidants of all nuts
  • Contain the highest amount of Omega-3 than any other nut
  • One of the best foods to help prevent inflammation
  • Helps protect against cancer
  • Helps prevent heart disease
  • Reduce triglycerides
  • Lower blood pressure
  • Increase HDL “good” cholesterol
  • Decrease LDL “bad” cholesterol
  • Help prevent plaque buildup in arteries
  • Excellent source of fiber – improves gut health
  • Helps support brain health
  • Lowers risk of Type 2 diabetes

Eat 1 – 2 ounces per day (1/4 cup to 1/2 cup)

Buy raw walnuts

Keep shelled walnuts in refrigerator to keep them from going rancid

Eat them alone or add them to salads, baked goods, oatmeal, yogurt, pasta or vegetables

Brigitte Kelly

Brigitte Kelly is the founder and editor of "The Know Food Diet". Brigitte has an avid interest in nutrition as medicine and believes that knowledge is power.

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