WALNUT FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Nuts have gotten a bad
rap for being too high in fat, but the truth about them is that nuts,
especially walnuts, are a powerhouse of nutrition.
Contrary to what
people believe, walnuts are actually good for weight management since an ounce
of walnut contains 2.5g of omega 3 fats, 4g of protein and 2g of fibre that
help provide satiety, Diabetic Living India magazine reported.
Any successful weight
management plan must include the satiety factor; so walnut is undoubtedly the
right food to consider if you are into a weight management programme. Despite
being ‘dense in calories, walnuts can be an important tool in helping you lose
weight.
These nuts can also
reduce the risk of breast cancer. Eating about 28 walnut halves a day provides
antioxidants and phytosterols that may help reduce the risk of the disease.
The nuts can improve
sleep, as they contain hormone melatonin, that induces sleep and helps regulate
sleep. This makes walnuts a great evening or bedtime snack for improving your
sleep.
Walnut is a good ‘hair
food’ too. This is because walnut contains biotin (vitamin B7) that helps
strengthen hair, reduce hair fall and improve hair growth to certain extent.
Walnut oil when
applied locally helps to keep skin well protected from dryness. It is also used
as “carrier or base oil” in traditional medicines in massage therapy,
aromatherapy, in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry.
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