- Walnut is a good source of all important omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids has a lot of health benefits ranging from cardiovascular protection, better mental function, anti-inflammatory benefits in asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
- Walnut contain ellagic acid, an antioxidant compound that helps supports the immune system and contain several anticancer properties.
- Walnut has a mild laxative effect, it is beneficial in cases of constipation.
- It contains vitamins and minerals thus making it an excellent food for body and muscle building.
- Walnut helps improve body's metabolism.
- Walnut is recommended for patients with liver ailments.
Nutritive Values : Per 100 gm.
- Vitamin A : 30 I.U.
- Vitamin B : Thiamine .48 mg.
- Niacin : 1.2 mg.
- Vitamin C : 3 mg.
- Calcium : 83 mg.
- Iron : 2.1 mg.
- Phosphorus : 380 mg.
- Potassium : 225 mg.
- Fat : 64.4 gm.
- Carbohydrates : 15.6 gm.
- Protein : 15.0 gm.
- Calories : 654http://hubpages.com/hub/Health_Benefits_of_Walnut~liwen~
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