5 Health Benefits Of Walnuts

Healthshots By Arushi Bidhuri Published Mar 04, 2023

Loaded with healthy fats, fibre, vitamins and minerals, walnuts are a powerhouse of nutrients. Here are 5 health benefits of walnuts you should know.

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Reduces Inflammation

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Thanks to the polyphenols in walnuts, it fights oxidative stress and inflammation that keeps many chronic diseases at bay.

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Promotes Digestive Health

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Eating walnuts can be good for your gut microbiome by increasing the production of nutrients essential to maintaining digestive health.

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Aids Weight Loss

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Walnuts are calorie-dense, but you may not absorb these calories. Plus, they help curb hunger, thus promoting weight loss.

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Good For Your Brain

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Walnuts contains nutrients that protect your brain from inflammation and promote brain health.

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Keeps Heart Disease At Bay

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Including walnuts in your diet can help reduce "bad" cholesterol and high blood pressure - risk factors for heart disease.

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5 Health Benefits Of Walnuts

Loaded with healthy fats, fibre, vitamins and minerals, walnuts are a powerhouse of nutrients. Here are 5 health benefits of walnuts you should know.

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Reduces Inflammation

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Thanks to the polyphenols in walnuts, it fights oxidative stress and inflammation that keeps many chronic diseases at bay.

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Promotes Digestive Health

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Eating walnuts can be good for your gut microbiome by increasing the production of nutrients essential to maintaining digestive health.

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Aids Weight Loss

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Walnuts are calorie-dense, but you may not absorb these calories. Plus, they help curb hunger, thus promoting weight loss.

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Good For Your Brain

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Walnuts contains nutrients that protect your brain from inflammation and promote brain health.

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Keeps Heart Disease At Bay

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Including walnuts in your diet can help reduce "bad" cholesterol and high blood pressure - risk factors for heart disease.

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