walnuts offer health benefits

While walnuts offer health benefits, they are calorie-dense, and excessive consumption may lead to weight gain if not accounted for in overall dietary intake.
Eating walnuts every morning can have several potential effects on your body. From heart health to cognitive function, these tiny kernels offer many advantages that may surprise you.

According to Dr G Sushma, consultant–clinical dietician, CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, walnuts are a nutrient-dense food rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Consuming them regularly may contribute to various health benefits.

Heart health: Walnuts, due to their omega-3 fatty acid content, may help lower cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation, and support overall cardiovascular health
Brain health: Walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids that are associated with cognitive function, and some studies suggest that regular consumption may have a positive impact on brain health.
Antioxidant support: Walnuts contain antioxidants, such as polyphenols, which may help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.

Rich in healthy fats, antioxidants, and essential nutrients, walnuts have multiple health benefits. However, they can go rancid or spoil quickly in hot, humid summer months. In conversation with Pratiksha Kadam, Chief Dietitian, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Navi Mumbai, we learned how to store walnuts during the summer months.