Walnuts: A Superfood - DREAM Wellness

Walnuts are small yet pack a punch when it comes to health benefits. Most people tend to say that nuts are too fattening for them to eat. While, yes, nuts can be fattening, they are an important staple to any diet. Limiting the amount of nuts that are eaten is the most effective way to gain from the benefits. Fact: Eating a handful of nuts about five times a week will reduce your chances of getting a heart attack by at least 15 percent and possibly as much as 51 percent (www.superfoodsrx.com).

Decrease the risk of coronary heart disease
Eating nuts even just once a month showed to decrease heart disease
High in omega-3 fatty acids, which help thin the blood to prevent any clots from forming and adhering to the vessel walls
Acting as an anti-inflammatory, walnuts help prevent the blood vessels from becoming inflamed
Rich in arginine, an essential amino acid
Arginine helps to keep the inside of the blood vessels smooth while it also promotes the flexibility of the vessels, thus increasing blood flow, reducing blood pressure, and thereby alleviating hypertension

Have a handful of walnuts a day to keep your heart and body healthy!