{"id":1348,"date":"2026-05-11T01:32:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T01:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edmpackz.com\/?p=1348"},"modified":"2026-05-11T01:32:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T01:32:30","slug":"nutrition-experts-reveal-surprising-health-benefits-of-eating-walnuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edmpackz.com\/?p=1348","title":{"rendered":"Nutrition Experts Reveal Surprising Health Benefits of Eating Walnuts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Interested in trying our FREE 7-day healthy diet plan? Click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/health\/weight-loss\/healthy-diet-plan-6-top-tips-make-most-plan\" data-sheets-formula-bar-text-link=\"\/health\/health\/healthy-diet-plan\" data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:13px;color:#1155cc;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline;font-family:''Arial'';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\">here<\/a>\u00a0and choose between our meat eaters, vegetarian or vegan meal plans.<\/p>\n<div class=\"green-video d-flex justify-content-center flex-direction-column\" data-testid=\"green-video\">\n<div class=\"green-video__facade-focus-border\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-regular image chromatic-ignore\" data-testid=\"image\">\n<div class=\"\" data-testid=\"image-container\"><picture class=\"image__picture\" data-testid=\"image-picture\"><source srcset=\"\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"\" data-testid=\"image-source\" \/><source srcset=\"\" sizes=\"\" data-testid=\"image-source\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/media.delight.video\/0c18e53b610964fac175fe0e757adc30557e79b7\/ec7fda6e3669728c580ac291fe6b05f5e4d01c09\/POSTER_USER\/v0\/ec7fda6e3669728c580ac291fe6b05f5e4d01c09.jpeg?quality=90\" alt=\"\" data-item-name=\"\" data-testid=\"image-img\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"green-video__facade-icon-container\">\n<div class=\"green-video__facade-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gv-GwoQCa-root\">\n<div class=\"gv-7n-iwW-dockWrapper\">\n<div id=\"gv-dock-wrapper-1\" class=\"gv-7n-iwW-dockInnerWrapper\">\n<div class=\"gv-7n-iwW-root\">\n<div class=\"gv-7n-iwW-videoBackground\"><canvas class=\"gv-7n-iwW-videoBackgroundCanvas\" width=\"3\" height=\"3\"><\/canvas><\/p>\n<div class=\"gv-7n-iwW-videoBackgroundOverlay\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gv-1HCmGa-root\" role=\"presentation\">\n<div class=\"gv-7PKsBq-posterWrapper\"><picture class=\"gv-7PKsBq-poster\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/svow0ueo.media.greenvideo.io\/0c18e53b610964fac175fe0e757adc30557e79b7\/ec7fda6e3669728c580ac291fe6b05f5e4d01c09\/POSTER_USER\/v0\/ec7fda6e3669728c580ac291fe6b05f5e4d01c09.jpeg?d=240&amp;f=avif 240w,https:\/\/svow0ueo.media.greenvideo.io\/0c18e53b610964fac175fe0e757adc30557e79b7\/ec7fda6e3669728c580ac291fe6b05f5e4d01c09\/POSTER_USER\/v0\/ec7fda6e3669728c580ac291fe6b05f5e4d01c09.jpeg?d=320&amp;f=avif 320w,https:\/\/svow0ueo.media.greenvideo.io\/0c18e53b610964fac175fe0e757adc30557e79b7\/ec7fda6e3669728c580ac291fe6b05f5e4d01c09\/POSTER_USER\/v0\/ec7fda6e3669728c580ac291fe6b05f5e4d01c09.jpeg?d=480&amp;f=avif 480w,https:\/\/svow0ueo.media.greenvideo.io\/0c18e53b610964fac175fe0e757adc30557e79b7\/ec7fda6e3669728c580ac291fe6b05f5e4d01c09\/POSTER_USER\/v0\/ec7fda6e3669728c580ac291fe6b05f5e4d01c09.jpeg?d=640&amp;f=avif 640w\" type=\"image\/avif\" sizes=\"(min-width: 620px) 620px, 100vw\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/svow0ueo.media.greenvideo.io\/0c18e53b610964fac175fe0e757adc30557e79b7\/ec7fda6e3669728c580ac291fe6b05f5e4d01c09\/POSTER_USER\/v0\/ec7fda6e3669728c580ac291fe6b05f5e4d01c09.jpeg?d=240&amp;f=webp 240w,https:\/\/svow0ueo.media.greenvideo.io\/0c18e53b610964fac175fe0e757adc30557e79b7\/ec7fda6e3669728c580ac291fe6b05f5e4d01c09\/POSTER_USER\/v0\/ec7fda6e3669728c580ac291fe6b05f5e4d01c09.jpeg?d=320&amp;f=webp 320w,https:\/\/svow0ueo.media.greenvideo.io\/0c18e53b610964fac175fe0e757adc30557e79b7\/ec7fda6e3669728c580ac291fe6b05f5e4d01c09\/POSTER_USER\/v0\/ec7fda6e3669728c580ac291fe6b05f5e4d01c09.jpeg?d=480&amp;f=webp 480w,https:\/\/svow0ueo.media.greenvideo.io\/0c18e53b610964fac175fe0e757adc30557e79b7\/ec7fda6e3669728c580ac291fe6b05f5e4d01c09\/POSTER_USER\/v0\/ec7fda6e3669728c580ac291fe6b05f5e4d01c09.jpeg?d=640&amp;f=webp 640w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 620px) 620px, 100vw\" \/><img class=\"gv-7PKsBq-posterImg\" sizes=\"(min-width: 620px) 620px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/svow0ueo.media.greenvideo.io\/0c18e53b610964fac175fe0e757adc30557e79b7\/ec7fda6e3669728c580ac291fe6b05f5e4d01c09\/POSTER_USER\/v0\/ec7fda6e3669728c580ac291fe6b05f5e4d01c09.jpeg?d=240 240w,https:\/\/svow0ueo.media.greenvideo.io\/0c18e53b610964fac175fe0e757adc30557e79b7\/ec7fda6e3669728c580ac291fe6b05f5e4d01c09\/POSTER_USER\/v0\/ec7fda6e3669728c580ac291fe6b05f5e4d01c09.jpeg?d=320 320w,https:\/\/svow0ueo.media.greenvideo.io\/0c18e53b610964fac175fe0e757adc30557e79b7\/ec7fda6e3669728c580ac291fe6b05f5e4d01c09\/POSTER_USER\/v0\/ec7fda6e3669728c580ac291fe6b05f5e4d01c09.jpeg?d=480 480w,https:\/\/svow0ueo.media.greenvideo.io\/0c18e53b610964fac175fe0e757adc30557e79b7\/ec7fda6e3669728c580ac291fe6b05f5e4d01c09\/POSTER_USER\/v0\/ec7fda6e3669728c580ac291fe6b05f5e4d01c09.jpeg?d=640 640w\" alt=\"poster\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p>What are walnuts?<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/glossary\/walnut-glossary\">Walnuts<\/a>\u00a0are a wrinkly, globe-like nut that is the fruit of the walnut tree. They grow in a hard shell that, when opened, reveals the walnut. This is then split in two, which is why you most commonly see them as flat segments. Walnuts are usually eaten raw or roasted.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"267\" data-paragraphs-left=\"31\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Discover our full range of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/health\">health benefit guides<\/a>\u00a0and find out more about the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/health\/nutrition\/health-benefits-nuts\">health benefits of nuts<\/a>. Plus, check out some of our delicious\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/collection\/walnut-recipes\">walnut recipes<\/a>, from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/bramley-walnut-chutney\">Bramley &amp; walnut chutney<\/a>\u00a0to our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/walnut-caramel-tart\">walnut caramel tart<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"-c4ca4238\"><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"480\" data-paragraphs-left=\"30\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"image chromatic-ignore\" data-testid=\"image\">\n<div class=\"image__container\" data-testid=\"image-container\"><picture class=\"image__picture\" data-testid=\"image-picture\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2020\/08\/the-health-benefits-of-walnuts-holding-in-hands-700-350-76a36ab.jpg?quality=90&amp;webp=true&amp;fit=325,163 325w,https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2020\/08\/the-health-benefits-of-walnuts-holding-in-hands-700-350-76a36ab.jpg?quality=90&amp;webp=true&amp;fit=375,188 375w,https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2020\/08\/the-health-benefits-of-walnuts-holding-in-hands-700-350-76a36ab.jpg?quality=90&amp;webp=true&amp;fit=650,325 650w,https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2020\/08\/the-health-benefits-of-walnuts-holding-in-hands-700-350-76a36ab.jpg?quality=90&amp;webp=true&amp;fit=700,350 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 992px) 940px,(min-width: 768px) 728px,(min-width: 544px) 556px,calc(100vw - 20px)\" data-testid=\"image-source\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2020\/08\/the-health-benefits-of-walnuts-holding-in-hands-700-350-76a36ab.jpg?quality=90&amp;fit=325,163 325w,https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2020\/08\/the-health-benefits-of-walnuts-holding-in-hands-700-350-76a36ab.jpg?quality=90&amp;fit=375,188 375w,https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2020\/08\/the-health-benefits-of-walnuts-holding-in-hands-700-350-76a36ab.jpg?quality=90&amp;fit=650,325 650w,https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2020\/08\/the-health-benefits-of-walnuts-holding-in-hands-700-350-76a36ab.jpg?quality=90&amp;fit=700,350 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 992px) 940px,(min-width: 768px) 728px,(min-width: 544px) 556px,calc(100vw - 20px)\" data-testid=\"image-source\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"image__img\" title=\"the-health-benefits-of-walnuts-holding-in-hands-700-350-76a36ab\" src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2020\/08\/the-health-benefits-of-walnuts-holding-in-hands-700-350-76a36ab.jpg?quality=90&amp;fit=700,350\" alt=\"the-health-benefits-of-walnuts-holding-in-hands-700-350-76a36ab\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" data-item-name=\"the-health-benefits-of-walnuts-holding-in-hands-700-350-76a36ab\" data-testid=\"image-img\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>What are the health benefits of walnuts?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Health-protective properties<\/li>\n<li>Anti-inflammatory benefits<\/li>\n<li>Benefit the brain<\/li>\n<li>Potentially mood-boosting<\/li>\n<li>May benefit the heart<\/li>\n<li>Improve cholesterol levels<\/li>\n<li>May aid weight loss<\/li>\n<li>May support a healthy digestive system<\/li>\n<li>May support healthy ageing<\/li>\n<li>May boost male fertility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"520\" data-paragraphs-left=\"29\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"nutritional-value-of-walnuts-83594a7e\">Nutritional value of walnuts<\/h2>\n<p>A 30g serving (about 14 halves) contains approximately:<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"575\" data-paragraphs-left=\"28\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"dynamic-cards-list pr-sm pl-sm dynamic-cards-list--single-column pt-xs pb-sm\" data-feature=\"NextRead\" data-placement=\"Body\" data-testid=\"dynamic-cards-list\" data-gtm-vis-first-on-screen39254740_288=\"2505\" data-gtm-vis-total-visible-time39254740_288=\"100\" data-gtm-vis-has-fired39254740_288=\"1\">\n<h6 class=\"dynamic-cards-list-heading mb-xs text-left heading-6\">More like this<\/h6>\n<div class=\"dynamic-cards-grid dynamic-cards-grid--single-column dynamic-cards-grid--listview\" data-nosnippet=\"true\">\n<div class=\"dynamic-cards-grid__item\">\n<article class=\"card card--horizontal card--inline text-align-left\" data-item-id=\"837611\" data-item-name=\"BBC Good Food podcast - Everything you want to know about chocolate with Joanna Brennan\" data-variant=\"horizontal\" data-index=\"1\" data-component=\"Card\" data-item-type=\"post\" data-testid=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card__section card__media\" data-testid=\"card-media\">\n<div class=\"d-block p-relative\">\n<div class=\"p-absolute card__media-buttons pa-xs\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__section card__content\" data-testid=\"card-content\"><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>206 kcal \/ 851Kj<\/li>\n<li>4.4g Protein<\/li>\n<li>20.6g Fat<\/li>\n<li>14.0g Poly-unsaturated fat<\/li>\n<li>3.2 Mono-unsaturated fat<\/li>\n<li>2.2 Saturated fat<\/li>\n<li>1.4g Fibre<\/li>\n<li>135mg Potassium<\/li>\n<li>48mg Magnesium<\/li>\n<li>28mg Calcium<\/li>\n<li>114mg Phosphorus<\/li>\n<li>20mcg Folate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Like all nuts, walnuts are rich in fat but these are largely in the form of polyunsaturated fats, as such they are a valuable vegetarian source of the essential fatty acid\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/health\/nutrition\/best-sources-omega-3\">omega-3<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"755\" data-paragraphs-left=\"27\"><\/div>\n<p>Learn more about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/health\/nutrition\/vital-vitamins\">vitamins<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/health\/nutrition\/vital-minerals\">minerals<\/a>\u00a0and different types of fat.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"818\" data-paragraphs-left=\"26\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"image chromatic-ignore\" data-testid=\"image\"><a class=\"link image__container\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/vegan-date-walnut-flapjacks\" data-component=\"Link\" data-testid=\"image-container\"><picture class=\"image__picture\" data-testid=\"image-picture\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2022\/08\/Healthy-vegan-walnut-flapjacks-50e1a26.jpg?quality=90&amp;webp=true&amp;fit=325,216 325w,https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2022\/08\/Healthy-vegan-walnut-flapjacks-50e1a26.jpg?quality=90&amp;webp=true&amp;fit=375,250 375w,https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2022\/08\/Healthy-vegan-walnut-flapjacks-50e1a26.jpg?quality=90&amp;webp=true&amp;fit=650,433 650w,https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2022\/08\/Healthy-vegan-walnut-flapjacks-50e1a26.jpg?quality=90&amp;webp=true&amp;fit=700,466 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 992px) 940px,(min-width: 768px) 728px,(min-width: 544px) 556px,calc(100vw - 20px)\" data-testid=\"image-source\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2022\/08\/Healthy-vegan-walnut-flapjacks-50e1a26.jpg?quality=90&amp;fit=325,216 325w,https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2022\/08\/Healthy-vegan-walnut-flapjacks-50e1a26.jpg?quality=90&amp;fit=375,250 375w,https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2022\/08\/Healthy-vegan-walnut-flapjacks-50e1a26.jpg?quality=90&amp;fit=650,433 650w,https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2022\/08\/Healthy-vegan-walnut-flapjacks-50e1a26.jpg?quality=90&amp;fit=700,466 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 992px) 940px,(min-width: 768px) 728px,(min-width: 544px) 556px,calc(100vw - 20px)\" data-testid=\"image-source\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2022\/08\/Healthy-vegan-walnut-flapjacks-50e1a26.jpg?quality=90&amp;fit=700,466\" alt=\"Healthy vegan date &amp; walnut flapjacks cut into squares\" width=\"700\" height=\"466.2903225806452\" data-item-name=\"Healthy vegan date &amp; walnut flapjacks cut into squares\" data-testid=\"image-img\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-10-main-health-benefits-of-walnuts-08bdc36f\">What are the 10 main health benefits of walnuts?<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"1-health-protective-properties-9e69aa9e\">1. Health-protective properties<\/h3>\n<p>Walnuts are one of the most important sources of protective phytochemicals called\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26713565\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">polyphenols<\/a>, which makes them one of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26882685\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">most beneficial of the tree nuts<\/a>\u00a0to add to your diet.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"994\" data-paragraphs-left=\"25\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"2-theyre-anti-inflammatory-89be22ff\">2. They&#8217;re anti-inflammatory<\/h3>\n<p>The most notable polyphenol is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26713565\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ellagic acid<\/a>: its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties appear to play an important role in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31806905\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">managing the initiation and progression of several diseases<\/a>, including cancer, type II diabetes and heart disease.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"1238\" data-paragraphs-left=\"24\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"3-good-for-the-brain-b52ea570\">3. Good for the brain<\/h3>\n<p>As well as their important phytochemicals, walnuts contain high amounts of polyunsaturated fats that offer potential benefits for both brain health and function. Omega-3 fatty acids play a part by helping reduce oxidative stress in the brain but also by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/jn.nutrition.org\/content\/144\/4\/561S.long\">helping to improve brain signalling and neurogenesis<\/a>, which is how new neurons are formed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"1582\" data-paragraphs-left=\"23\"><\/div>\n<p>Vitamin E, folate and the protective phytochemical,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26713565\/\">ellagic acid<\/a>, also contribute to the neuroprotective and memory enhancing properties of walnuts.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"1730\" data-paragraphs-left=\"22\"><\/div>\n<p>Discover the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/health\/wellness\/10-foods-boost-your-brainpower\">10 foods that can boost your brainpower<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"1783\" data-paragraphs-left=\"21\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"4-may-boost-mood-05a512e3\">4. May boost mood<\/h3>\n<p>Omega-3 fatty acids are important for the development and function of the central nervous system.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC533861\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Promising research and clinical evidence<\/a>\u00a0indicate omega-3 fatty acids could well play a role in certain mood disorders.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"2000\" data-paragraphs-left=\"20\"><\/div>\n<p>Although, a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5133056\/\">study<\/a>\u00a0specifically evaluating the effect of walnuts reported mixed findings, the inclusion of walnuts in the diet of non-depressed, young healthy males did appear to improve mood.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"2191\" data-paragraphs-left=\"19\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"5-theyre-heart-healthy-ec2b2c24\">5. They&#8217;re heart healthy<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jn.nutrition.org\/content\/143\/6\/788.full.pdf+html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Journal of Nutrition<\/a>\u00a0reports that consumption of walnuts may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and that walnut oil provides more favourable benefits to endothelial function, which is the lining of the inside of our blood and lymphatic vessels.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"2447\" data-paragraphs-left=\"18\"><\/div>\n<p>A study by the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/17125535\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">British Journal of Nutrition<\/a>\u00a0found that those who consumed nuts more than four times a week reduced their risk of coronary heart disease by as much as 37 per cent.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"2625\" data-paragraphs-left=\"17\"><\/div>\n<p>Read more about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/health\/health-conditions\/spotlight-heart-disease\">what to eat for a healthy heart<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"2673\" data-paragraphs-left=\"16\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"6-may-help-manage-cholesterol-fdcd4fe6\">6. May help manage cholesterol<\/h3>\n<p>Regularly including nuts like walnuts in the diet appears to help\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28984822\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">improve blood triglycerides<\/a>, including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3862179\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cholesterol<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"2790\" data-paragraphs-left=\"15\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"7-may-support-weight-loss-3cde2bf4\">7. May support weight loss<\/h3>\n<p>There has been some evidence to demonstrate that consuming walnuts in the place of other foods\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/11983840\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">does not cause weight gain.<\/a>\u00a0This is because, although walnuts are calorie-dense, we\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26581681\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aren&#8217;t able to absorb all of the energy from them<\/a>, making walnuts a great snack alternative for those looking to manage their weight.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"3102\" data-paragraphs-left=\"14\"><\/div>\n<p>Learn more about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/health\/weight-loss\/how-lose-weight-and-keep-it\">how to lose weight and keep it off<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"3154\" data-paragraphs-left=\"13\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"8-may-support-a-healthy-digestive-system-b97d99fa\">8. May support a healthy digestive system<\/h3>\n<p>A recent animal study has shown consuming walnuts can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/28797931\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">enrich the gut microbiota<\/a>, the community of beneficial microbes which live in our intestines, and in particular increase strains of beneficial probiotic bacteria. This has been repeated in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5852820\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">humans<\/a>\u00a0with reports of increases in beneficial strains and especially those which produce butyrate, a by-product which supports the health of the gut.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"3547\" data-paragraphs-left=\"12\"><\/div>\n<p>Discover more about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/health\/health-conditions\/how-does-diet-affect-gut-health\">how diet affects gut health<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"3595\" data-paragraphs-left=\"11\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"9-may-support-healthy-ageing-67d2cdf2\">9. May support healthy ageing<\/h3>\n<p>An observational study of more than 50,000 older women over an 18-year period found those with the healthiest diet had a 13%\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27170727\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lower risk of physical impairment<\/a>. One of the foods with the strongest beneficial contribution was walnuts<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"3826\" data-paragraphs-left=\"10\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"10-may-support-male-reproductive-health-4a47a714\">10. May support male reproductive health<\/h3>\n<p>Both\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35269682\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">animal<\/a>\u00a0and human studies suggest that including walnuts daily may\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22895856\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">improve sperm quality and enhance fertility<\/a>. Further studies are needed to confirm these benefits.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"3995\" data-paragraphs-left=\"9\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"image chromatic-ignore\" data-testid=\"image\">\n<div class=\"image__container\" data-testid=\"image-container\"><picture class=\"image__picture\" data-testid=\"image-picture\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2023\/05\/walnuts-43b8b8c.jpg?quality=90&amp;webp=true&amp;fit=325,216 325w,https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2023\/05\/walnuts-43b8b8c.jpg?quality=90&amp;webp=true&amp;fit=375,250 375w,https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2023\/05\/walnuts-43b8b8c.jpg?quality=90&amp;webp=true&amp;fit=650,433 650w,https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2023\/05\/walnuts-43b8b8c.jpg?quality=90&amp;webp=true&amp;fit=700,466 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 992px) 940px,(min-width: 768px) 728px,(min-width: 544px) 556px,calc(100vw - 20px)\" data-testid=\"image-source\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2023\/05\/walnuts-43b8b8c.jpg?quality=90&amp;fit=325,216 325w,https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2023\/05\/walnuts-43b8b8c.jpg?quality=90&amp;fit=375,250 375w,https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2023\/05\/walnuts-43b8b8c.jpg?quality=90&amp;fit=650,433 650w,https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2023\/05\/walnuts-43b8b8c.jpg?quality=90&amp;fit=700,466 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 992px) 940px,(min-width: 768px) 728px,(min-width: 544px) 556px,calc(100vw - 20px)\" data-testid=\"image-source\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image__img\" title=\"Are walnuts good for you\" src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/30\/2023\/05\/walnuts-43b8b8c.jpg?quality=90&amp;fit=700,466\" alt=\"A pile of whole walnuts with one opened, showing the nut within the shell\" width=\"700\" height=\"466.2903225806452\" data-item-name=\"A pile of whole walnuts with one opened, showing the nut within the shell\" data-testid=\"image-img\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"are-walnuts-safe-for-everyone-8210c563\">Are walnuts safe for everyone?<\/h2>\n<p>People with an allergy to tree nuts should avoid walnuts. Allergy symptoms normally develop within minutes, and you should see your GP if you experience an adverse reaction. However, if this develops into a severe reaction, known as anaphylaxis, it is a medical emergency and immediate help should be sought.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"4303\" data-paragraphs-left=\"8\"><\/div>\n<p>Young children, some older people and those with a problem swallowing should avoid whole nuts due to the risk of choking.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"4424\" data-paragraphs-left=\"7\"><\/div>\n<p>Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/allergies\/symptoms\/\">NHS website<\/a>\u00a0to read more about allergies.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"4475\" data-paragraphs-left=\"6\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-add-walnuts-to-my-diet-e3c545d9\">Should I add walnuts to my diet?<\/h2>\n<p>As long as you do not have an allergy to them, walnuts make an impressive contribution to the diet, with benefits to the heart, brain and reproductive system.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"4633\" data-paragraphs-left=\"5\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"walnut-recipes-0618c792\">Walnut recipes<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/spaghetti-spinach-walnut-pesto\">Spaghetti with spinach &amp; walnut pesto<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/kale-apple-soup-walnuts-0\">Kale &amp; apple soup with walnuts<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/walnut-seed-loaf\">Malted walnut seed loaf<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/red-cabbage-bramley-apple-walnuts\">Red cabbage with Bramley apple &amp; walnuts<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/quick-quinoa-tabbouleh\">Quinoa tabbouleh<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/chicken-broccoli-beetroot-salad-avocado-pesto\">Chicken, broccoli &amp; beetroot salad with avocado pesto<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/waldorf-slaw\">Waldorf slaw<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"4844\" data-paragraphs-left=\"4\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"enjoyed-this-read-another-a7cb3d36\">Enjoyed this? Read another&#8230;<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/health\/nutrition\/health-benefits-almonds\">The health benefits of almonds<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/health\/nutrition\/health-benefits-nuts\">The health benefits of nuts<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/health\/nutrition\/top-10-healthiest-nuts\">The top 10 healthiest nuts<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"4927\" data-paragraphs-left=\"3\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>This article was last reviewed on 25 July 2022 by Kerry Torrens.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"4991\" data-paragraphs-left=\"2\"><\/div>\n<p><em>Nicola Shubrook is a nutritional therapist and works with both private clients and the corporate sector. She is an accredited member of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy<\/a>\u00a0(BANT) and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnhc.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Complementary &amp; Natural Healthcare Council<\/a>\u00a0(CNHC). Find out more at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urbanwellness.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">urbanwellness.co.uk<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\" data-testid=\"ad-placement\" data-count=\"5300\" data-paragraphs-left=\"1\"><\/div>\n<p><em>Kerry Torrens is a qualified nutritionist (MBANT) with a postgraduate diploma in Personalised Nutrition &amp; Nutritional Therapy. She is a member of the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) and a member of the Guild of Food Writers. Over the past 15 years she has been a contributing author to a number of nutritional and cookery publications including Good Food.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All health content on\u00a0<\/em><em><span class=\"skimlinks-unlinked\">goodfood.com<\/span><\/em><em>\u00a0is provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional. If you have any concerns about your general health, you should contact your local health care provider. See our website\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/www.immediate.co.uk\/terms-and-conditions\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immediate.co.uk\/terms-and-conditions\">terms and conditions<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interested in trying our FREE 7-day healthy diet plan? Click\u00a0here\u00a0and choose between our meat eaters, vegetarian or vegan meal plans. What are walnuts? 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