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Omega-3s
Make Your Blood Less Sticky: |
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Omega-3 fatty acids help to reduce the risk of heart disease because they make the blood less sticky. They prevent platelets from sticking together and forming very dangerous clots. |
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Not All Fats Are Created Equal:
The fat in walnuts is 72.4 per cent heart-healthy polyunsaturated fat, shown to reduce the levels of LDL or “bad” cholesterol. Unsaturated fats, found mostly in fish and plant foods, are considered “good” fats. But the two unsaturated fats, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, are distinctly different. Polyunsaturated fats are the source of vital essential fatty acids (EFAs), including omega-3s, which we can only get from food. |
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About Omega-3s:
Mounting scientific evidence suggests that omega-3s lower cholesterol, protect the heart, defend against some cancers and help ease symptoms of inflammatory diseases like arthritis. Getting more omega-3s into the diet of Canadians has become a priority for top nutritionists. Polyunsaturated fats, like you find in walnuts, are high in these vital essential fatty acids. Although it may sound contrary to popular perceptions, everyone’s diet needs fat. It gives us energy. It makes food taste good. And you can only get essential fatty acids from your diet. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in cold water fish, such as salmon, as well as in plant foods including walnuts, leafy greens, soybeans and flaxseed. |
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Walnuts and Fish Protect Against Heart Disease Differently
New research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition comparing the effects of walnuts and fatty fish in the fight against heart disease demonstrated that both can reduce the overall risk of coronary heart disease. The research, conducted at Loma Linda University in California, found that in healthy individuals, walnuts lowered cholesterol more than fish, while fatty fish lowered triglycerides.
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Delicious, Nutritious and Easy:
In addition to being a delicious source of omega-3s, walnuts add quick, gourmet appeal and wonderful taste and texture to a wide range of dishes, from snacks and appetizers to salads and entrées. Their convenience and versatility make it easy to add a handful of walnuts to your diet every day. For delicious recipe ideas, visit our recipe section. |
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Our Ancestors Knew:
Although studies examining the link between walnuts and health are relatively new, folklore surrounding walnuts is ancient. It's interesting to glance back and remember: |
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Medieval Medicine:
During Medieval times, walnuts were considered a medicine. A potion containing walnut leaves was used to treat muscular aches and pains and walnuts were believed to soothe the digestive system. |
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Brain Food:
Later, in the 16th and 17th centuries, herbal treatments became official medical practice and various plants were prescribed due to their resemblance to a particular body part. The walnut, with its visual likeness to the human brain, was used to treat head ailments, boost intellect and calm emotions. Even today, in Asian cultures, the walnut is considered a brain food. College students munch on walnuts by the handful before exams, hoping to boost their scores. |
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