Walnut (Without Shell)

Walnut:

Walnut (Without Shell)

Walnuts are round, single-seeded stone fruits that grow from the walnut tree. They are a good source of healthful fats, protein, and fibre.

Health benefit:

• Rich source of plant based omega-3 essential fatty acid,
• Lower risk of cancer,
• Enhances antioxidant in the body
• Prevent inflammation on the body
• Help improves memory and brain activity
• Reduces the bad cholesterol
• Great for hair and skin
• Treatment of type 2 diabetes
• Prevents constipation and helps digestion
• Lower blood pressure
• Helps sleep well
• Helps lose weight.
• Good for bone health. 

Nutrient Content:

Walnuts are made up of 65% fat and about 15% of protein. They’re low in carbs — most of which consist of fibre

A 1-ounce (30-gram) serving of walnuts — about 14 halves — provides the following nutrients:

• Calories: 185
• Water: 4%
• Protein: 4.3 grams
• Carbs: 3.9 grams
• Sugar: 0.7 grams
• Fiber: 1.9 grams
• Fat: 18.5 grams