10 Super Healthy Foods- #5 Walnuts

Walnuts are some of the oldest nutrient rich sources of food in the world. There are records that show walnuts growing during the time of the Roman empire. Why are they so great? Well, for one thing, researchers tested walnuts against thousands of other foods and found that these little brown nuts have more antioxidants than over 1,000 other "healthy foods." The only thing with more antioxidants was blueberries.

Antioxidants are important because they help find and neutralize free radicals. If free radicals are allowed to build up in a certain part of the body, they can contribute to early aging signs and, potentially, cancerous growths.

If you're looking for a real antioxidant punch, mix some walnuts in with a handful of blueberries and toss it all on top of some Greek yogurt. This makes a great breakfast, dessert, or anytime snack.

Also don't hesitate to add them to a smoothie. Other nuts like almonds will form a layer at the bottom of the cup, but walnuts stay in suspension. And besides, their flavor can blend with just about anything else- you won't even know they're there!

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