Health Benefits of Walnut

Walnut is an edible seed of the tree nut Juglans regia. The tree serves numerous uses; it can be used as food, medicine, furniture and dye. Walnut forms a vital component of a healthy diet.

Walnuts are high in protein, vitamins, anti-oxidants, omega 3 fatty acids, trace minerals, lecithin and oils. As compared with other tree nuts, walnuts contain the highest amount of omega-3 fatty acids. Walnut seed has several health benefits ranging from weight management to arresting various types of cancers. 

Some of the health benefits of Walnuts are as follows:-

·         Prevents heart disease, dissolves blood clots, reduces blood pressure & cholesterol. 

·         Improves memory and cognitive function.

·         Strengthens hair, reduces hair fall and enhances hair growth.

·         Slows cancer growth.

·         Reduces risk of type 2 diabetes.

·         Ideal for obesity management.

·         Improves sperm quality, vitality, motility, and morphology.

·         Enhances sleep patterns & relieves stress.

·         Keeps immune system healthy and prevents the onset of diseases. 

·         Helps in the proper functioning of bowel movement as walnuts are rich in fibre.

·         Keeps the skin moisturized and enhances the growth of healthier and radiant cells.

·         Lightens dark circles.

·         Prevents gallstones. 

·         Lowers levels of inflammation.

·         Enhances body's metabolism.

·         Recommended for patients with liver ailments.

·         Promotes bone health.

Precaution

Consumption of walnut intake should be monitored as walnut is rich in oxalates and oxalates can lead to the formation of kidney stone. 

Author, Dr. Varsha Sharma is a Consultant Homoeopath, practising since last 17yrs. She is an Associate Professor in a Homoeopathic Medical College. She has got vast experience in treating several ailments ranging from hair fall, psoriasis, acne, skin complaints, recurrent respiratory complaints, bronchitis, asthma, allergic coryza, migraine, sinusitis, nasal polyps, kidney complaints, female disorders, respiratory diseases, digestive disorders, arthritis, pains and aches, erectile dysfunction, impotence, kidney stones, depression, psychiatric disorders, recurrent attacks of cold, paediatric complaints, old age diseases, etc. She further offers Online Homeopathic treatment; Dietetic counselling; martial counselling and addiction counselling. She can be reached on her email – drvarshas@gmail.com