The Remakable Health Benefits of Eating Walnuts

The remarkable health benefits attributed to the frequent consumption of walnuts

ICMS, Inc Reports

By Tom Okure, PhD

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If you are over 50 years old, or simply into healthy eating and living, you must explore the incredible health benefits of incorporating walnuts into your daily diet.

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Walnuts are consumed all over the world for their nutritional and health benefits. China is a major producer of this super food called walnuts, allegedly producing 3.9 million tonnes of the world's production in 2022. Other significant world producers, in order of decreasing harvest, according to statistics, were the United States, Iran, Turkey, and Mexico. 

Many health claims are associated with eating walnuts frequently. Among the most often claimed health benefits are that it can help lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and even neurodegenerative diseases. Consuming walnuts can enhance a person's general well-being, including boosting immunity, weight management, and supporting skin health.

In the enlightening video that follows, the author explores 10 remarkable health benefits associated with consuming walnuts, especially for individuals who are over the age of 50. According to scientific research studies, frequent consumption of walnuts can lower the risk of heart disease, help strengthen bones, and even help improve a person's brain function. 

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2004 even provided a qualified health claim permitting products containing walnuts to assert that: "Supportive but not conclusive research shows that eating 1.5 ounces (43 g) per day of walnuts, as part of a low saturated fat and low cholesterol diet and not resulting in increased caloric intake, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease."

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Even though consuming walnuts has many incredible health benefits, like everything in life, overindulgence in the consumption of walnuts can have side effects. Too much consumption of walnuts can cause stomach pains and kidney stones because of their high oxalate content, stomach bloating, and diarrhea. Wanuts have also been known to cause allergies, including nausea, difficulty in swallowing, shortness of breath, nasal congestion, and itching in the mouth and throat, and sometimes eyes. Because of the high caloric content of walnuts, too much consumption can also cause weight gain. 

Finally, I conclude that walnuts should not be excessively consumed for the reasons stated above: digestive issues, weight gain, and potential kidney stones. Also, excessive consumption can cause certain nutrient deficiencies, such as iron. This is because walnuts, like many nuts and seeds, contain phytates (also referred to as phytic acid) and polyphenols. These compounds can bind to iron and reduce its absorption and deficiency in the body.

Having briefly elaborated on both the amazing benefits and some side effects of walnuts, don't fail to incorporate this powerful health nut into your daily diet for a happier and healthier you! 

Enjoy the informational video on walnuts, which follows:

 

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