Maybe you have them in your garden, maybe they are lying in a bowl on your table as a decoration, and at the same time you are holding one of the greatest health treasures in your hands… We are talking about walnuts, which are an absolute blessing for our cardiovascular health.
Walnuts, inconspicuous fruits hidden in a hard shell, look like miniature model of the human brain. Perhaps this connection with the human body predetermines their positive effects on health. In short, nature gives us a very clear clue in this way: walnuts are really an excellent choice for supporting our cognitive functions and cardiovascular healthwhich in many ways puts even expensive food supplements from the pharmacy in your pocket.
Watch a YouTube video by Alena Brugioni about a healthy lifestyle and you will know more about nuts:
Healthy fatty acids
Most nuts are healthy, but walnuts are without a doubt in a league of their own. They are the only ones that contain an unusually high amount alpha-linolenic acid, i.e. the plant form of omega-3 fatty acids. These substances are one of the most important for maintaining the flexibility of our blood vessels and also for the correct transmission of signals between brain cells. So if we treat our body to approx five to seven whole walnut kernels per daywe start processes that significantly improve our memory, ability to concentrate – and even speed of thought. It’s like pouring the best fuel into an old engine.
Anti-aging antioxidants
Also, have you heard that “hairpins” are also exceptionally effective in the fight against aging? It is true, and if we wanted to ask the reason for such their abilities, then the answer lies in the content of antioxidants. This is higher than for any other common nuts.
Stress and inflammation can be a thing of the past
It is these nuts that contain a beneficial combination of vitamin E, melatonin and polyphenols, which are mainly found in the thin, slightly bitter papery skin that some people painstakingly peel. Don’t do it. It is precisely in her that the power is concentrated, which protects our cells from oxidative stress and inflammation. First of all, they are a big burden on the body, and then they are also the main culprits of degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease.
Against bad cholesterol
While the brain and our mind are clear thanks to nuts, the heart literally takes a breather. According to scientists, regular consumption of walnuts is demonstrable lowers the level of “bad” cholesterol and adjusts blood pressure. Experts also found that people who included one handful of nuts a day had a fifth lower risk of dying from heart disease. Nuts help keep the inner wall of blood vessels smooth and flexible. What is the result of such an operation? Clean and smooth blood vessels do not allow the deposition of dangerous substances and thus the formation of possible subsequent blood clots. The heart can thus work much more efficiently and with less effort.
They affect the feeling of satiety
A big surprise for many is the effect of walnuts on our weight and metabolism. Even though they are quite rich in calories, the body does not absorb all the energy from them. In addition, they contain substances that directly activate the satiety center in the brain. If we eat a few nuts in the morning, the body will thank us in the afternoon by not having uncontrolled cravings for sweet or fatty foods. It’s an elegant way to control your tastes and at the same time nourish your body really deeply.
We can do without pills
So forget about the miracle pills that promise eternal youth and perfect memory in one colorful shiny package. Real power grows in the trees around us. Five to seven kernels a day are enough, ideally in their natural form, without salt and roasting. Walnuts are proof that the most effective recipes for health are often the ones the simplest and proven for centuries. Do you agree?
