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For over two decades, walnuts have been shown to improve
cardiovascular risk factors by lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol by 9-16%, and
diastolic blood pressure by 2-3 mmHg - Two risk factors that are major
contributors to heart disease risk.
Walnuts, also known as the 'King of Nuts', are the only nuts that are a rich
source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a plant-based essential omega-3 fatty acid
that has positive anti-inflammatory effects. Research has found that omega-3
fatty acids may decrease the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein (CRP) in
those with high cholesterol. Walnuts contain 2.5 grams of ALA per ounce.
Also, when walnuts are part of an overall eating pattern such as in the
Mediterranean diet (a diet rich in fish, vegetables, fruits, olive oil and
nuts), your risk of heart disease and stroke may be significantly reduced. A
recent study shows that, among persons at high cardiovascular risk, a
Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts, including
walnuts, reduced the incidence of major cardiovascular events.
Thus, walnuts lower the risk of heart diseases and add permanence to your health
and wellness.
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