Walnuts (Black) (Dried)

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The ancient Romans believed that walnuts originated in Persia. Walnuts were cultivated in early times in Europe, Asia and the Himalayas. Greeks used walnut oil in the fourth century B.C. Walnuts are good for preventing cancers, promoting healthy cholesterol levels and preventing strokes.

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Walnuts are a good source of energy, nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins. They are a good source of monounsaturated fatty acids. Vitamin E in walnuts promotes healthy skin and mucus membranes. Walnut oil can work as an astringent. It can be used in massage therapy and cooking.

Walnuts can help lower LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol. They can help prevent coronary artery disease and strokes. The omega-3 fatty acids in walnuts work as an anti-inflammatory and reduce the risk of high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, strokes and breast, colon and prostate cancers. The phytochemicals in walnuts help protect against cancer, aging, inflammation and neurological diseases.

Alanine: 0.297 g -

Arginine: 1.026 g -

Aspartic acid: 0.69 g -

Calcium, Ca: 19 mg -

Carbohydrate, by difference: 2.99 g -

Carotene, beta: 7 Âµg -

Copper, Cu: 0.386 mg -

Cysteine: 0.131 g -

Fatty acids, total monounsaturated: 4.826 g -

Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated: 11.387 g -

Fatty acids, total saturated: 1.088 g -

Fiber, total dietary: 2.1 g -