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Walnuts are a powerhouse of health and nutrition. Eating walnuts everyday helps to ensure good health for yourself and your family. Just a handful of walnuts is of great benefit to your health.

Here are some health benefits of walnuts

Walnuts are packed with nutrition. It provides protein, vitamins E, A and B. This healthy nut contains poly- and monounsaturated fats. Walnuts also provides minerals like iron, potassium and calcium to the body. Besides it contains fibre, beneficial to your body.

This wonderful nut has anti-oxidant properties that strengthen your immune system. Walnuts contain a compound called ellagic acid, that strengthens your immunity. This nut also has anti-cancerous properties.

Walnuts are a great source of omega-3 fatty acid, which is essential for normal brain function.

Walnut helps to improve your overall cardiovascular health. According to a study by Pennsylvania State University, walnut oil can help to reduce blood pressure. Walnuts are rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), that helps to reduce cholesterol, lowers oxidative stress and inflammation.

Have you made walnut a part of your regular diet? If not, start immediately.

(AW: Pratima Tigga)