POWER OF 3- TOP 3 REASONS TO GO NUTS FOR WALNUTS

Walnuts come packed with a plethora of health benefits and hence always land a spot on any superfoods list. Including them in your daily diet may help ward off cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and chronic inflammation.

Moreover, research suggests, walnuts as part of a healthy diet may play a role in helping to maintain and improve physical and cognitive health as people age. 

The latest initiative of California walnuts, “Power of 3”urges everyone to include at least 3 handfuls of these nutty delights in their weekly diet and also advocate the benefits of including them in the diets of at least 3 people to create better awareness of making healthy eating choices. Need more reasons? Here are the top 3 reasons to include walnuts in your daily diet:

GOOD FATS

Walnuts are predominantly made up of good, unsaturated fats including the essential omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), with 2.5g per 28g. Of the 18g of total fat in 28g of walnuts, 13g are polyunsaturated and 2.5g are monounsaturated, making them an ideal choice for a good-fat-food. According to FSSAI’s Eat Right Guidelines, one must replace saturated and trans fat with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats naturally found in nuts, fish, and vegetable oils.¹

PLANT-POWERED PROTEIN

Consuming a variety of foods, including differently coloured seasonal vegetables and fruits, is essential to maintain a balanced diet.¹Protein can be found in plant foods such as nuts, seeds, legumes, pulses and soy-based foods. Plant proteins can be mixed and matched with other sources including seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs, and dairy to help provide the balanced nutrition you need. ¼ cup walnuts= 4g of satisfying plant-based protein.

NUTRIENTS, NOW

Walnuts offer a spectrum of beneficial nutrients that fit a variety of eating plans from Mediterranean and vegetarian to lower carbohydrate diets. Beyond good fats and plant protein, they are a natural source of antioxidants, gluten-free, and lower in carbohydrates (4g total per 28g, including 2g of fiber). They can enhance almost any healthy eating plan to support an active lifestyle and provide the staying power you need to go the extra mile. 

So, pledge to add walnuts in your daily diet to make your day extra healthy and nutrition rich!