Walnuts contain several unique and powerful antioxidants that are available in only a few commonly eaten foods. Among nuts, the case may be made that walnuts are king, as research shows they may boost your health in a number of ways at very easy-to-achieve "doses." Oftentimes, the simplest foods are best for your health, and this is certainly the case for nuts, in which Mother ... Continue Reading
Walnuts Protect Against Diabetes and Heart Disease
Adding walnuts to one's diet can protect against diabetes and heart disease in at-risk individuals. Medical researchers from the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center in Connecticut have found evidence suggestive that adding walnuts to one's diet can protect against diabetes and heart disease in at-risk individuals. Their original research article, "Effects of Walnuts on ... Continue Reading
Raw Nuts, Especially Walnuts, Prevent Heart Disease and Cancer
A research study reports that those who eat nuts more than three times a week have a reduced risk of dying from cancer or cardiovascular disease than non-nut eaters. Heart disease and cancer in all their different forms take the lives of nearly three-quarters of all men, women and children in the US each year. Yet thousands of well constructed research bodies have shown that ... Continue Reading
Walnuts – The Ultimate Superfood and Brain Medicine
This article recommends eating a fistful of walnuts regularly to keep the spirits up and to prop up the grey cells for good measure. The local pharmacy is promoting memory and mood-enhancing drugs. The advertisement says "if coffee is a socially acceptable drug, then why not this?" This is the age of instant gratification with a huge debate in tow about the ethics of peddling ... Continue Reading