Walnuts contain more antioxidants and better health properties than any other nuts, reported the 241st American Chemical Society convention.
According to Dr. Joe Vinson’s analysis, walnuts are superior to peanuts, almonds, pecans, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, cashews and pistachios. A handful of walnuts contain twice as many antioxidants as any other commonly consumed nut. However, as Vinson notes, walnuts are still too rarely eaten.
Meanwhile, the antioxidants contained in them are 2 to 15 times more powerful than vitamin E. Unlike many other types of nuts, walnuts do not roast (heating reduces the nutritional value.
In addition to antioxidants, they also contain many valuable proteins that can be an alternative to meat, vitamins, minerals and fiber. However, they do not contain substances that could cause problems, such as gluten or milk protein.
According to research by nutritionists, regular consumption of small amounts of nuts reduces the risk of heart disease, certain types of cancer, gallstones, type II diabetes and many other diseases. The recommended daily dose is 7 nuts.