The walnut convinced with its fine aroma and health benefits

The queen of nuts: The walnut is energetic and very healthy

Especially in the cold season like to eat nuts. This also serves health. According to scientific studies, the different varieties can reduce the risk of dangerous diseases. Especially the "queen of nuts", the walnut, convinces with its health benefits.

Healthy enrichment of the diet

Who avoids nuts as alleged fattening, does his health no favors. Because many studies in recent years suggest that nuts can be a healthy enrichment of nutrition and protect against serious diseases. Above all, the "queen of nuts", the walnut, brings with it many health benefits.

Walnuts not only convince with their fine aroma, but also with health benefits. Regular consumption can protect against serious diseases. (Image: karepa / fotolia.com)

Full of minerals and vitamins

The Walnut convinces with its fine to slightly bitter aroma, writes the Federal Center for Nutrition (BZfE) in a recent release.

The "queen of nuts" is high in energy but also very healthy, with a 63% fat content and a calorie content of 670 kilocalories per 100 grams.

Particularly valuable are the monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic acid. In addition, minerals such as potassium, sodium, magnesium and phosphorus as well as vitamins of the B group and vitamin E are included.

Health benefits of walnut confirmed in studies

How healthy walnut is was also shown in numerous scientific studies.

For example, researchers from Louisiana State University (USA) have found that walnuts can promote gut health and prevent colon cancer.

Spanish researchers have reported that consuming these nuts daily can lower LDL cholesterol levels.

And the Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, the FASEB Journal, has published a study that claims that walnuts can protect against Type 2 diabetes despite their high fat content.

Regularly but in moderation

Walnut is best eaten regularly, but in moderation - whether as a snack, in a salad, in a pesto or even in a dessert.

As the BZfE writes, the fine aroma harmonizes very well with cinnamon, vanilla, chocolate and marzipan as well as with fruits such as bananas and grapes.

For example, walnuts are processed into ice cream and brittle, while peeled and ground nut kernels are often used for baking. Cold-pressed walnut oil is very high quality and ideal for the cold kitchen.

Store walnuts dry

The original home of walnut is in Asia. Today, the up to 25 m high tree is cultivated worldwide in countries with a temperate climate.

The main supply of dried walnuts in shell is from October to January, with the main supplier countries being the USA and France. The best choices are whole nuts with an undamaged shell that feel heavy.

In Germany, walnuts ripen in September and October. Domestic goods come mainly from the scattered and home garden cultivation and is sold at this time on weekly markets and specialty shops. In a dry, airy place they are durable for several months. (Ad)