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Walnuts
Walnuts
Walnuts
What is it:
Walnuts are nutrient-dense tree nuts that come from the Juglans genus of trees. The most commonly consumed type is the English walnut, scientifically known as Juglans regia. The edible part is the kernel or seed found within the shell. Walnuts are commonly consumed on their own as a snack, added to salads, cereals, or baked goods.
Rating:
Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart and brain health. They are also a quality source of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They are associated with many health benefits, including improved cognition, reduced cholesterol, and reduced inflammation.
Resources:
- Walnuts and brain health (review)
- Beneficial health effects of walnuts (review)
- Walnuts may significantly decrease LDL cholesterol (systematic review and meta-analysis)
- Walnuts improve memory deficits and learning skills in Alzheimer’s model in mice (animal study)
How we rate ingredients
Health is like a bank account, certain ingredients make a deposit into your health bank, meaning they add to
your health. Certain ingredients withdraw from your health bank. We want health promoting ingredients in our diet. To keep things simple, we rate ingredients on a green, yellow, red scale:
Clean
It is naturally occurring in food and has no harmful effects on the body. It is real food. It is health promoting.
Caution
It goes into one or more of the below categories
- It is not naturally occurring in food but doesn’t have data showing it has a harmful effect on the body (additives like Gellan Gum)
- It is naturally occurring but can have some harmful effects on the body (added sugars, oils, gums etc.)
We Avoid
It is known to have a harmful effect on the body (ex. All food colorings, Natural Flavors, MSG, Potassium bromate, aspartame, artificial flavors)
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