It is believed that its origin comes from Japan, although some authors consider that it comes from China or the Himalayan region. What is true is that it is very common to find it in large numbers of European countries as it was initially adopted by Greece and Italy. The reason for its rapid spread throughout the world is due not only to its pleasant taste but also to its properties and benefits.
Properties of walnuts
- Walnuts are highly nutritious and have a high caloric value. For every 100 g of nuts you consume, you have the following properties:
- It is ideal to consume them in the morning due to their high calorie intake of 662.5-688 Kcal.
- It provides 60% lipids of which 30% is linoleic acid.
- It has a carbohydrate content of 15% with a fiber content of 5%.
- As for proteins, it provides 15%.
- Regarding vitamins, it has an important contribution of vitamin B1 (0.3 mg) and vitamin B2 (0.1 mg).
- Among the minerals, potassium (500 mg), phosphorus (400 mg), calcium (80 mg), sodium (4 mg) and iron (2 mg) stand out.
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Benefits of walnuts- With the daily consumption of 30 g of walnuts you can take advantage of all these benefits:
- Reduction in cholesterol thanks to its excellent contribution of Omega-3.
- Helps prevent cardiovascular diseases by controlling blood pressure levels.
- You improve memory and concentration due to the contribution of polyphenols that walnuts have.
- It is ideal for athletes and students since it has an important contribution of energy.
- It has a satiating effect so it is a suitable snack for people with certain diets to lose weight, however, the recommended amount of 30 g should not be exceeded.
- They help you fall asleep thanks to the amount of tryptophan it contains.
- The presence of vitamin B in walnuts helps strengthen the immune system, preventing the appearance of diseases.
- And in the kitchen it provides excellent flavor to both sweet and savory dishes.
