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Walnuts

11/03/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Another reason to eat African walnuts: They’re packed with antioxidants

Researchers continue to look for foods rich in natural antioxidants to be used for improving health and preventing diseases. Researchers from the University of Uyo and Rivers State University of Science and Technology in Nigeria found that the African walnut (Coula edulis Baill.), a plant abundant in Nigeria, is packed with antioxidants, which can be used in food […]

08/21/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Antioxidant-rich walnuts cut your risk of Type 2 diabetes by HALF

Move over almonds, it’s time for a new nut to reign supreme: Walnuts. While every type of nut offers a bevy of nutritional benefits, walnuts are gaining recognition for their potential to slash the risk of type 2 diabetes. The antioxidant-rich nuts are easily recognized by their unique shape, which resembles the human brain. But […]

06/12/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Walnuts boost your health by increasing the number of good bacteria in your gut

If you find walnuts tasty, you’re not alone. The bacteria in your gut do, too, according to new research. The study, published in the Journal of Nutrition, discussed the prebiotic nature of walnuts and how the nuts aid in keeping your stomach – and you – healthy. The researchers found that incorporating walnuts into your […]

05/17/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Walnuts reduce hunger and cravings by changing your brain

Researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have found that walnuts can “trick” your brain into feeling full by activating an area in the brain that regulates hunger and cravings. The study, published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, is the first of its kind to directly explore the neurocognitive effects that the nuts have on the brain. “We […]

05/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Just 10 walnuts a day can significantly lower your blood pressure

If you have high blood pressure, eat 10 walnuts every day, as a study found that it can significantly lower your blood pressure. A team of researchers from the University of Wollongong, School of Medicine in Australia wanted to evaluate the effect of personalized dietary advice and a food supplement of 30 grams of walnuts each […]

04/15/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Eating walnuts found to protect the colon from cancerous tumors

If you’re not a big fan of walnuts, now might be the time to start snacking on them because they can help decelerate colon tumor growth, according to a study led by Dr. Christos S. Mantzoros, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The researchers ran tests on mice and their […]

11/24/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Prevent asthma attacks with the vitamin E found in nuts

If you suffer from asthma, you’ll be all too familiar with the scary feeling that sets in when you’re gripped by an attack. It may not last long, but it’s unpleasant enough to drive many people to use inhalers despite their risks. Now, however, a new study published in the Journal of Allergy & Clinical […]

04/16/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

8 Indian superfoods you NEED to try

Bidding winter good bye and greeting the springtime is best done when you’re full of energy. In addition to proper amounts of sleep and exercise, our diet accounts for our energy and health. Local superfoods like blueberries are good for this, but why not try something different? India is a country blessed with an abundance […]

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