Friday, March 8, 2013

the joy of walnuts


ah, walnuts!  the sweet and delicious nut that looks like a brain...  this is one of my favorite foods to munch on each day.  walnuts are full of omega-3 fatty acids--which help reduce inflammation and help reduce the risk of many diseases.  they also help lower cholesterol!  walnuts are also a good source of antioxidants--providing health benefits against aging, cancer, and neurological diseases!  they are a good source of vitamin e which is good for your skin (amongst other things).  they also have many of the important b vitamins and minerals (such as zinc, calcium, and potassium).

you can see why i love walnuts and make sure to eat them on a daily basis!  they are so packed with nutrients, how could i resist them?

i have mostly just been eating these raw, but i am now planning on coming up with a handful of recipes for my walnuts to be a part of.  check back soon for pics of these!

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