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Re: Nuts for Health
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Enjoy The Cardiovascular and Other Health Benefits of Wholesome Nuts
by Tony Isaacs
(NaturalNews) Nuts are an excellent source of protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and more and they offer a wide variety of health benefits, particularly for the heart and cardiovascular system. However, many people avoid nuts due to the nuts being potentially fattening. Such concerns could easily be addressed by substituting nuts for another menu item or else cutting down on other menu item portions.
Cutting back on other food items may be easier than you think: recent studies have found that eating nuts actually helps curb appetite due to nuts increasing serotonin levels. Nuts have plenty of fiber which makes you feel fuller. Fiber is also heart healthy and is thought to play a role in preventing diabetes.
Nuts are rich in heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids and they contain vitamin E, which may help stop the development of plaque in the arteries. Arterial plaque can lead to chest pain, coronary artery disease, or a heart attack.
Nuts are also a source of l-arginine, a substance that improves artery walls by making them more flexible and less prone to blood clots. Some nuts also contain healthy plant sterols.
The healthiest nuts
There are a lot of good choices.
Walnuts
Walnuts may be considered the king of nuts for health benefits according to U.S. researchers. Walnuts contain the highest combination of more healthful and higher quality antioxidants. Antioxidants in walnuts were two to 15 times as potent as vitamin E - renowned for its powerful antioxidant effects which protect the body against free radical damage which causes disease. Reportedly, it only takes about seven walnuts a day to get their potential health benefits.
Almonds
Many studies have demonstrated the health benefits of almonds. Almonds are high in antioxidants, are a good source of protein and have ample amounts of magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron as well as vitamin E. Like other nuts, almonds also provide a good source of monounsaturated fat - the good fat that is needed for heart health.
Brazil Nuts
Brazil nuts are another must. A recent study conducted at the University of Illinois suggested that Brazil nuts may play a vital role in preventing breast cancer. According to the scientists who carried out the study, this benefit is probably a result of the high amounts of selenium they contain.
Selenium is a powerful antioxidant that helps neutralize harmful free radicals that can attack healthy cells and increase the risk of serious conditions like heart disease and cancer - including breast, and lung, bowel, and prostate cancer.
Cashews
Cashew nuts are a significant source of iron, which is essential for red blood cell function and enzyme activity. They also contain magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium.
Peanuts
Even though peanuts are not certifiably nuts, their nutritional properties resemble that of actual nuts so closely that they are commonly referred to as nuts. Peanuts are a great source of concentrated protein. They are also rich in potassium and are packed with vitamins, especially niacin and other B vitamins. The vitamins in peanuts help maintain healthy skin, hair, and muscle tone.
Additional notes
Nut oils contain many, but not all, the benefits of raw nuts. Nut oils contain saturated as well as unsaturated fats. They are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E, but lack the fiber found in whole nuts. Consider using nut oils in homemade salad dressing or in cooking. Nut oil, if overheated, can become bitter. Just like with nuts, nut oil is high in calories, thus it may be best to use nut oil in moderation.
For the best health benefits, nuts should be organic, non-irradiated, and raw.
Sources for this article included:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nuts/HB00085
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111111095222.htm
http://www.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt_100/100_eating_well.html
http://www.upi.com
http://www.shape.com
http://science.naturalnews.com/pubmed/17125534.html
http://health.learninginfo.org/benefits-nuts.htm
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Chia Seeds Contain 7.5 Times the Omega-3 Content of Salmon, As Well As The Highest Protein Content of Any Edible Seed
by David Gutierrez, staff writer
(NaturalNews) A close relative of sage, chia (Salvia hispanica) has long been a major food crop of indigenous peoples from modern-day Mexico up through the modern U.S. Southwest. On long-distance runs, some native peoples would consume nothing more than chia seeds mixed with water. If anything deserves the title of "superfood," chia does.
Chia seeds are one of the highest known sources for omega-3 fatty acids, containing 7.5 times more of these essential oils per ounce than salmon.
They provide more protein than any other seed, and a complete protein to boot. They are exceptionally high in fiber, which benefits intestinal health. The seeds contain five times as much calcium as milk, along with boron for healthy bones and high levels of B vitamins.
Studies suggest that a diet containing chia seeds also helps regulate blood sugar and prevent obesity. Because chia seeds can absorb 30 times their volume in liquid, eating them during vigorous exercise prolongs hydration and stems electrolyte loss.
Sources:
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http://www.naturalnews.com
http://nutritiondata.self.com
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Walnuts: The Perfect Food For Our Brains
by Michael Ravensthorpe
(NaturalNews) Walnuts are the large, single-seeded fruits of the walnut tree. Though different species of walnut exist, the English walnut, which originated in Persia, remains the most popular species. In fact, virtually all of today's commercially-produced walnuts are either English walnuts or hybrids thereof. Other species of walnut, such as the black walnut, are seldom cultivated due to their comparatively tough shells and poor hulling qualities.
Walnuts are highly nutritious, and their health benefits have been well-known in China and India for centuries. They are just as revered in the West, however, and a large number of studies confirm the allegations of the ancient healing systems.
Packed with brain-boosting fats
Walnuts are rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, particularly the plant-based omega-3 fat, alpha-linolenic acid. These beneficial fats, which are the same fats that comprise our brains and nervous systems, give walnuts considerable brain-boosting properties. For example, a study published in Plant Foods for Human Nutrition in November 2011 discovered that rats that were fed walnuts for 28 days demonstrated a "significant improvement in learning and memory" compared to the control group. A second study, published two years later in Nutritional Neuroscience, showed that the fatty acids in walnut extracts could prevent age-related inflammation and oxidative stress in the brain's hippocampal cells.
Studies have also linked the regular consumption of walnuts to numerous other brain-related benefits, including the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease, and improved inferential reasoning, concentration spans and interneuronal signaling. Just like coconut oil, another food that boosts cognitive function, almost all of these benefits stem from walnuts' high concentrations of beneficial fats.
Cancer prevention
According to a study published in The Journal of Nutrition in April 2014, mice that were implanted with human breast cancers and fed a walnut-based diet experienced a gigantic 80 percent decrease in tumor growth rate compared to the control group. The study also found that walnuts slowed the growth of colon, prostate and renal cancers in mice, with whole walnuts providing the biggest benefits. The researchers attributed these results to certain antioxidant compounds in walnuts, such as tocopherols, beta-sitosterol and pedunculagin, which possess anti-cancer properties.
Strengthen the cardiovascular system
Foods rich in beneficial fats are known to improve our cardiovascular systems, and walnuts are no exception. A recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition, for instance, discovered that walnuts have been shown to decrease "bad" LDL cholesterol and blood pressure. Consequently, the researchers recommend that people add more walnuts to their diets to help prevent cardiovascular disease. Emerging evidence also suggests that walnuts can boost endothelial function, making them a viable treatment for type II diabetes.
Good source of additional nutrients
Though walnuts' rich supplies of good fats will always be their biggest draw, we shouldn't overlook their surprisingly high concentrations of nutrients, which include calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and most B vitamins. Walnuts are especially high in magnesium, an essential macromineral in which an estimated 50 to 80 percent of the United States population are deficient. Like most nuts, walnuts are also a good source of protein, though the protein is incomplete (i.e. it doesn't contain all eight essential amino acids).
Walnuts are best eaten raw and whole. While a lot of people dislike their bitter skins, these skins contain up to 90 percent of the fruit's main cancer-fighting antioxidants, so ensure that they're eaten too.
Sources for this article include:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22048906
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23321679
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24500935
http://science.naturalnews.com/Walnuts.html
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I showed my doctor this article, and he is in full agreement with it. He insists, however, that at least two devotions a day are more important to maintain a good health. He is not a Seventh-day Adventist, but follows much of the Ministry of Healing.
"Here is a last piece of advice. If you believe in goodness and if you value the approval of God, fix your minds on the things which are holy and right and pure and beautiful and good. Model your conduct on what you have learned from me, on what I have told you and shown you, and you will find the God of peace will be with you."
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Cashew: A Disease-destroying, Bacteria-blasting Super Nut
by Carolanne Wright
(NaturalNews) The bacteria responsible for acne, tooth decay, tuberculosis, pneumonia and leprosy have met their match with, of all things, the cashew nut. Containing anacardic chemicals that destroy gram-positive bacteria, this tasty seed of the cashew apple helps eradicate dangerous pathogens that cause a multitude of issues. Not only that, but cashews have also been shown to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes, weight gain and certain types of cancer.
Native to Brazil and grown worldwide in countries such as India, Mozambique, Tanzania and Nigeria, cashews are an outstanding source of copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese and zinc. However, sound harvesting and processing practices are crucial to avoid contamination with the caustic resin located within the cashew shell -- otherwise, the nut is unfit for consumption. This is the reason why cashew nuts are always sold pre-shelled.
Improve heart health, reduce the risk of diabetes and cancer
Rich in monounsaturated fats, cashews help decrease blood triglycerides, which in turn can lead to a heart-healthy future. Research published in Current Atherosclerosis Reports observed that clinical and epidemiological studies consistently found that the fats in tree nuts reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, thereby lowering the risk of coronary heart disease by an impressive 30-45 percent.
Moreover, tree nut consumption (cashews included) has been linked with a reduction in the incidence of diabetes mellitus, which is also a risk factor for developing pancreatic cancer. Following 75,680 women in the Nurses' Health Study, researchers discovered that those who consumed a one-ounce serving of nuts twice per week "experienced a significantly lower risk of pancreatic cancer when compared with those who largely abstained from nuts," according to the British Journal of Cancer. Participants with a previous history of cancer were excluded from the study.
Keep weight in check
Another study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and involving 51,188 women between the ages of 20 and 45, looked at the correlation between nut consumption and weight gain/loss. Over an eight-year period, the researchers evaluated daily intake of nuts and subsequent weight changes. Results of the study found that the women who consumed tree nuts twice per week had less weight gain than those who rarely ate nuts. The researchers concluded that incorporating nuts into the diet does not lead to weight gain but actually encourages moderate weight loss.
Annihilate gram positive bacteria
One of the more fascinating aspects of cashews is their ability to destroy gram-positive bacteria, including pathogens which cause acne, tooth decay, tuberculosis and leprosy, as well as pneumococcal infections like bronchitis, acute sinusitis, meningitis and pneumonia -- to name just a few. Apparently, the anacardic acid present within cashews is an extremely effective bactericide, even at at high dilutions -- one part anacardic acid diluted with up to 2,000,000 parts water will kill gram-positive bacteria within 15 minutes.
Beyond including a small amount of the nut in your weekly diet, cashew seed oil, leaves and bark also provide the bacteria-busting compound.
Sources for this article include:
http://science.naturalnews.com
http://pubs.acs.org
http://www.hort.purdue.edu
http://preventdisease.com
http://link.springer.com
http://www.whfoods.com
http://science.naturalnews.com
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Re: Nuts for Health
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Adding Almonds To Diet Improves Cardiovascular Health
by David Gutierrez, staff writer
(NaturalNews) Eating a diet rich in almonds improves blood vessel health and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study conducted by researchers from Aston University and published in the journal Free Radical Research.
"Our study confirms that almonds are a superfood," lead researcher Helen Griffiths said. "Previous studies have shown that they keep your heart healthy, but our research proves that it isn't too late to introduce them into your diet -- adding even a handful (around 50g) every day for a short period can help. You could replace a daytime snack with a bag of almonds or add them to your regular meals like porridge or muesli to help reduce your risk of heart problems."
Almonds boost antioxidant levels
The experiment was performed on healthy young and middle-aged men, as well as young men at an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease due to high blood pressure, obesity or other risk factors. The men were assigned either to continue their normal diets or to supplement their diets with a 50-gram snack of almonds daily.
After one month, men in the almond group had significantly higher levels of antioxidants in their blood, particularly the vitamin E chemical alpha-tocopherol. They also had improved blood flow and lower blood pressure. All of these changes are associated with a reduced risk of heart disease.
More specifically, almond consumption improved blood flow-mediated dilatation (FMD) and led to a reduction in diastolic blood pressure in all men, and also to a reduction in systolic blood pressure for the healthy men.
Diastolic blood pressure is the pressure experienced by the arteries between heartbeats, while systolic blood pressure is the pressure experienced while the heart is contracting.
No changes were seen in other cardiovascular markers, including nitrite levels, cholesterol levels (HDL and LDL), lipid levels and protein oxidation. However, men who ate almonds did experience a significant increase in their plasma alpha-tocopherol/cholesterol ratios, due to the increase in antioxidant levels.
Nuts are key to Mediterranean diet
The researchers believe that the health benefits observed come from the overall nutrient profile of almonds -- which is high in vitamin E, healthy fats, fiber, flavonoids and calcium -- rather than from any one specific nutrient. For example, vitamin E is an antioxidant that is known to protect against the development of the arterial plaques that can produce heart attacks, while fiber is known to lower cholesterol and help regulate blood sugar.
Prior studies have suggested that eating almonds can provide health benefits as diverse as improving bone health, managing blood sugar, helping to control weight, preventing hair loss and lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. Almonds can even reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases, prevent birth defects, improve cognition (including concentration and memory) and alleviate pregnancy-related constipation.
Many of the nutrients in almonds are common to nuts in general and are believed to partially account for the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet.
The Mediterranean diet is a diet with high consumption of nuts, seeds, legumes, whole grains and olive oil, moderate consumption of fish and poultry, low to moderate consumption of red wine, and with yogurt and cheese as its main dairy foods. Numerous studies have linked this diet to improved cardiovascular outcomes of lower rates of heart attack and stroke. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in January 2014 also found, for the first time, that the diet also reduces the risk of peripheral artery disease.
Evidence also suggests that the Mediterranean diet may help alleviate depression, control or prevent diabetes and help prevent other chronic health conditions such as dementia.
Sources for this article include:
http://www.sciencedaily.com
http://www.aston.ac.uk
http://www.foodnavigator.com
http://www.ibtimes.co.in
http://www.naturalnews.com
http://www.naturalnews.com
http://www.naturalnews.com
http://science.naturalnews.com
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Tree Nuts Are a Powerhouse of Taste and Nutrition
by Dr. David Jockers
(NaturalNews) Nuts have been an incredible and wholesome source of nutrients for thousands of years. A longtime addition in the Mediterranean diet, nuts have only recently received the spotlight for their health benefits in modern medicine. The American Heart Association (AHA) refers to nuts as "petite powerhouses of taste and nutrition".
A common and misguided stereotype of nuts labeled these powerhouses as destructive to health. This assumption originated from the knowledge that nuts are a dense source of calories and contain a high fat content. Fortunately for those Paleo dieters, nuts have not only been proven healthy and wholesome but they have actually been shown to aid in weight loss efforts. Will you welcome nuts back into your diet again too?
Nuts have health promoting factors
Nuts have biologically active compounds available for the development and maintenance of a healthy body. Examples of these compounds that provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and heart health properties are:
Vitamins: Examples include folate, niacin and tocopherols (which make up vitamin E) in which many act as powerful antioxidants protecting the body from the damaging effects of free radicals, or highly reactive oxygen atoms.
Minerals: Examples include calcium, selenium, potassium and magnesium which help protect bone density, heart health and assist blood sugar regulation.
Phytosterols: A cholesterol-like molecule which interferes with the human body's ability to absorb cholesterol and helps lower low density lipoprotein cholesterol or the "bad" LDL cholesterol.
Phenolic Compounds: Zeaxanthin and beta-carotene are examples of plant substances that provide color and protection to plants. These compounds serve as antioxidants in the human body. Studies suggest that plant phenols protect the body from cancers, cardiovascular disease, diabetes osteoporosis and degenerative nerve diseases.
Nuts contain a source of good fats
Nuts contain a rich source of polyunsaturated fats which are contributing factors to blood vessel health and the reduction of cholesterol.
Coconuts, specifically, consist of medium-chain triglycerides compared to the more prevalent long-chain fatty acids that make up approximately 98 percent of our daily food consumption of meat, dairy, and vegetable oils. The body recognizes the length of these chains of fats and breaks them down differently. This metabolic difference is partly why fats contained in coconut are healthier for you compared to saturated fats found in animal fats like cheddar cheese and sausage.
The best nuts for nutrition
* Almonds
* Brazil Nuts
* Pecans
* Walnuts
* Pistachios
* Macadamia Nuts
* Coconuts
* Cashews
* Hazelnuts
* Pine Nuts
Add variety to your daily nut intake
Nuts are recommended by the FDA and AHA as a wholesome and daily part of any diet. The AHA notes a single serving size is 1.5 ounces of nuts (about 30 almonds or 11 whole walnuts) or 2 tablespoons of nut butter. If you are looking for more ways to receive your recommended daily dose of nuts and add variety, try the following techniques:
* Swap out the frequented candy bowl for pistachios
* Add sliced almonds to your salad
* Add pecan butter to your morning smoothie
* Grind Brazil nuts and coat fish or poultry
* Make homemade salad dressing with pine nuts
* Replace vegetable oils for coconut oils
* Add hazelnuts, cashews and walnuts into your trail mix with added dark chocolate and organic fruit with no added sugars
Sources:
Ros E. Health Benefits of Nut Consumption. Nutrients. 2010 Jul;2(7):652-682. DOI: 10.3390/nu2070652
Morris M, et al. Dietary niacin and the risk of incident Alzheimer's disease and of cognitive decline. J Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry. 2004 Mar;75(8):1093-99. PMCID: 1739176
Jaceldo SK, et al. Tree Nuts Are Inversely Associated with Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: The Adventist Health Study-2. PLoS ONE. 2014 Jan;9(1): e85133. PMCID: PMC3885676
Pandey KB, and Rizvi SI. Plant polyphenols as dietary antioxidants in human health and disease. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity. 2009 Nov-Dec;2(5):270-278. PMCID: 2835915
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If You Or a Loved One Is Taking Prozac, Consider Switching To Cashews Instead (Yes, Cashews!)
by J. D. Heyes
(NaturalNews) Mood- and mind-altering drugs that ostensibly "treat" depression are often just triggers for violent behavior, as we have seen repeatedly in the past. As documented by the website Psych Drug Shooters, the vast majority of mass murderers since the "Prozac boom" have been on these mood-altering, psychosis-inducing medications.
The good news is, there is a natural alternative for these dangerous psychotropic meds if you're trying to battle depression: cashew nuts.
Yes, that's right, a couple handfuls of cashews works like a prescription dose of Prozac, according to the Family Health Freedom Network, citing some of the latest research.
"Cashews are high in tryptophan, which the body turns into serotonin. Serotonin is responsible for mood regulation, healthy sleep and even sexual desire in the body," the site reported.
"Increasing your tryptophan intake by consuming whole, natural cashews sounds like an excellent alternative to prescription drugs any day. They also provide a host of other benefits to the body as well, from your cardiovascular health to your digestive system."
Health Tips Spot reported further that the cashew nut is also one of the world's healthiest foods, though only a small percentage of the natural medicines database is focused on cashew benefits research.
So healthy, too
Here are some of the other health benefits of cashews, which come primarily from Brazil and a few countries in Africa:
-- Cashews are stuffed with an abundance of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and soluble dietary fiber, which helps to prevent serious disease processes like cancer.
-- They contain huge amounts of monounsaturated fatty acids – oleic and palmitoleic acids that benefit your cardiovascular system. In short, they belong to a group of foods providing essential fatty acids that can increase your levels of good cholesterol while simultaneously decreasing the bad cholesterol. Research has shown that the popular Mediterranean diet is based on monounsaturated fatty acids and helps your body stay protected against strokes and coronary artery diseases by supporting your blood lipid profile.
-- These nuts, which are delicious, also contain essential minerals like potassium, copper, zinc, selenium, iron and magnesium. Eating just a small handful daily gives your body the necessary daily requirement of minerals, while helping to stave off disease processes that are caused by mineral deficiencies. "Moreover," Health Tips Spot notes, "selenium is a crucial micronutrient and it functions as a co-factor for antioxidant enzymes, like Glutathione peroxides- one of the strongest antioxidants in our bodies. Additionally, copper also functions as a co-factor for other crucial enzymes like superoxide dismutase and cytochrome c-oxidase. Zinc, on the other hand, does the same with enzymes responsible for regulation of digestion, DNA synthesis, and gonadal function."
-- Cashews are also complete with essential vitamins, including pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, riboflavin and thiamin. Just 100 grams of cashew nuts will give you 30 percent of your required daily recommended intake of vitamin B6. Also, it should be noted that B6 can decrease your chance of developing other diseases and conditions.
'Behavior balance'
"Furthermore, niacin protects us from pellagra or dermatitis," Health Tips Spot reported. "Additionally, the abovementioned vitamins are needed for protein, fat, and carbohydrates metabolism at a cellular level."
And of course, there are also the anti-depressant qualities of cashews.
"Cashews are rich in tryptophan- a vital amino acid our bodies require, so it encourages proper child growth and development, behavior balance, mood regulation, improved sleep, and they can significantly decrease the levels of anxiety, stress, and depression," the site reported. "In only two handfuls of cashews, there are 2000 mg of tryptophan. Additionally, it has been proven that this compound is equally successful as the antidepressants. However, the good thing about cashews as a treatment for depression is the absence of any side effects that are usually caused by antidepressants."
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FHFN.org
PsychDrugShooters.com
NaturalNews.com
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This is good news. I have always favored cashews as the most easily digestible, perhaps least allergenic, of the nuts, and have often wondered why Mrs. White claimed that the almond was the king of nuts. Maybe she did not know about cashews, because I just checked now and found she makes no mention of them.
Personally, I do far better on cashews than on almonds.
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Walnuts Found To Improve Brain Performance
by Ethan A. Huff, staff writer
(NaturalNews) The key to a better memory, less brain fog and improved overall cognitive performance could be as simple as munching on a few tree nuts every day. Researchers from the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, (UCLA) found that consuming less than a handful of walnuts daily, or about 13 grams, helped people of virtually all ages perform better on a series of six cognitive tests that looked at brain function.
The cross-sectional study, which drew from a large sampling of the U.S. population aged 20 years to 90 years, looked at a variety of cognitive factors including simple reaction time, symbol digit substitution, single digit learning, story recall and digit symbol substitution. Each of these performance evaluations was designed to collectively capture the participants' cognitive capacities.
Upon evaluation, it was determined that those who consumed just a few walnuts daily scored better on almost every metric. This was true in every age category, and the benefits were not confined to just one gender or ethnic category. Published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, the findings are among the first to show walnut benefits in humans as opposed to just animals.
"It isn't every day that research results in such simple advice -- eating a handful of walnuts daily as a snack, or as part of a meal, can help improve your cognitive health," stated lead author Dr. Lenore Arab in a press release.
Walnuts contain unique omega-3 components not found in many other nuts
Walnuts have long been considered for their cognitive benefits, as they are rich in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids and other nutritive components. But it is their rich content of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a plant-based omega-3 with proven heart- and brain-health benefits -- ALA isn't found in substantial quantities in very many other nuts -- that researchers believe sets it apart.
Aging "baby-boomers" and those at risk of Alzheimer's and other debilitating brain conditions may benefit from regular walnut consumption, according to the findings, which were arrived at, at least in part, with funding from the California Walnut Commission. The overall brain benefits of walnuts appear to include a slowing of brain decline, which may help slow the aging process.
"It is exciting to see the strength of the evidence from this analysis across the U.S. population supporting the previous results of animal studies that have shown the neuroprotective benefit from eating walnuts," added Dr. Arab, according to CBS News. "And it's a realistic amount -- less than a handful per day (13 grams)."
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there are about 36 million people in the world today who suffer from dementia -- and this number is expected to not just double by 2030 but triple by 2050. It is thus more critical than ever that individuals take precautionary steps now to avoid becoming part of these harrowing statistics.
"There are numerous active ingredients in walnuts that may contribute to protecting cognitive functions," explains CBS News. "They are high in antioxidants and a combination of vitamins and minerals. A significant amount of alpha-linolenic acid, a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid in walnuts, also benefits heart and brain health."
More on the health benefits of walnuts is available in the Natural News archive:
NaturalNews.com.
Sources:
http://link.springer.com
http://www.theamericanmirror.com
http://www.cbsnews.com
http://www.newsobserver.com
http://www.eurekalert.org
-Suzanne-
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