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!
