Health benefits of Walnuts Definition of Walnut Walnut is an important nut fruit, it grows in a temperate climate. This fruit is known by the name of Persian walnut possibly because it is mainly used in Persia. Some of the important features of walnut are listed below - Walnut is rich in dietary fiber and protein Walnut is a good source of vitamin B6, vitamin E, thiamin and folate They are a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acid Nutritional value (per 100 gm) Calories - 654 Cholesterol - 0 mg Total Fat - 65 gm Saturated fat - 6 gm Polyunsaturated fat - 47 gm Monounsaturated fat - 9 gm Sodium - 2 mg Potassium - 441 mg Dietary fiber - 7 gm Total Carbohydrate - 14 gm Protein - 15 gm Health benefits of walnuts Boosts mood Walnut is one of the richest dietary sources of serotonin. Serotonin is a chemical that increases calm and happiness and it is present in the brain. By increasing calm happiness it improves your mood. Decrease Inflammation Many diseases are caused by inf...
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