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Walnuts are the healthiest among all types of nuts

 
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14 June 2012, 12:45

American researchers from the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania have named walnuts the most useful of all types of nuts, the media reports.

The walnut is called the most useful nut. This is the conclusion reached by scientists after analyzing the properties of 9 most commonly used types of nuts. It contains the largest amount of antioxidants compared to other types of nuts. They are considered more useful than peanuts, pistachios, cashews and almonds. Walnuts contain higher quality protein. If you still do not know where to buy vitamins inexpensively, then scientists have suggested that walnuts are a source of vitamins, contain a large amount of minerals and fiber.

Experts note that walnuts contain twice as many antioxidants as any other nuts. And their positive effect is 15 times stronger than pure vitamin E. To get the required daily dose of antioxidants, it is enough to eat 7 walnuts a day.

People often limit their consumption of walnuts because of their high fat content, fearing to gain weight. However, scientists claim that these fears are unfounded. Nuts contain poly- and monosaturated fats, which are healthier for the body's vascular system than unsaturated fats. On the contrary, they will eliminate overeating, because they quickly lead to satiety.

But there is a downside to eating walnuts. They contain a lot of gluten, which people often have allergies to.

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