What is akhrot or walnut?

NUTRITIONAL VALUE

Every 100 grams serving of walnut consists of-

• 654 Calories in akhrot                              
• 15.2g Proteins                                           
• 2.6g Sugar                                                  
• 65.2g Fat                                                     
• 13.7g Carbohydrates                                
• 6.7g Fiber                                                   
• 1.2mg Vitamin C                                        
• 9.08g Omega 3                                          
• 38.09g Omega 6                                        
• 4% Water                                                    
• 65% Fat Content                                        
• Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Phosphorous, Folic Acid, and Manganese

GENERAL HEALTH BENEFITS

1. Walnut Benefits for Brain Health

            Walnuts are more popularly known as ‘brain food’ owing to their resemblance with the human brain. The anti-inflammatory main advantage of walnuts is that they protect the brain from damage. Eating walnuts has also been proven to improve memory, increase the processing speed of the brain and enhance mental flexibility.

           The high amount of polyunsaturated fats, polyphenols, and vitamin E present in walnuts also helps in reducing damage and inflammation to the brain.

2. For a Healthy Heart

                  Walnuts contain monounsaturated fatty acids such as alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid, helping to ease inflammation and lower bad cholesterol in the body. They can also help in preventing the formation of blood clots, thereby promoting a healthy heart.

3. Walnut Benefits for Hair

              Apart from keeping the hair strong and shiny, incorporating walnuts in your hair care regimen promotes a healthy scalp and reduces the chances of baldness. Consuming walnuts also helps in treating dandruff, strengthens your hair, and enhances the hair color. The omega-3 fatty acids present in the walnut strengthen the hair follicles, promoting stronger and healthier hair. 

4. Helps in Boosting Metabolism

             People with slow or sluggish metabolism can consume a handful of walnuts every day to boost their metabolism. They are full of essential fatty acids and assist with metabolism, production, and growth, as well as other metabolic processes.

5. Walnut Benefits for Skin

               Walnuts also have high quantities of vitamins B, E and antioxidants. All of these nutrients help in preserving the health of the skin and the overall well-being of the skin. The richness of antioxidants rich food and vitamin E helps in removing dead skin cells and dirt from the skin, thereby exfoliating the skin. Regular consumption of walnuts also boosts the skin by preventing fine lines and wrinkles, promoting healthy aging of the skin.

7. Walnuts for Weight Loss

               Although the major nutrient present in walnuts is fat, most of these are polyunsaturated fats. Further, they keep your appetite and hunger in control, hence assisting in weight loss. Unlike many other dry fruits, Walnuts do not cause weight gain. You can have a handful of walnuts at any time of the day to overcome hunger pangs and stay full for a while.

8.  Good for Stronger Bone Health, 

               The rich amount of calcium and copper present in walnuts helps maintain a high bone density. It also helps in bone formation. Walnuts assist with the body’s increased calcium absorption. They also decrease calcium excretion during metabolic processes.

9. Induces Better Mood

                  As already mentioned, Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for the central nervous system to grow and function. There have been promising findings and clinical data to show that omega-3 fatty acids may well play a part in some mood disorders.

10. A Healthy Option for Diabetics, 

                  Walnuts help to develop insulin resistance, stabilize blood glucose levels, and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. They have protein, good fat, and fiber with an outstanding serving. Diabetics should get them without fear, since they do not contribute to the kilos.

      HEALTH BENEFITS IN PREGNANCY

          Walnuts are healthful and highly recommended being eaten during pregnancy to aid in developing a child’s brain. Maintaining a healthy intake of walnuts during pregnancy has been shown to improve IQ, memory, and concentration powers in the child. 

Walnuts are a rich source of vitamins, protein, minerals, and antioxidants, which promote a healthy pregnancy and a baby’s brain development.

KIDS CORNER

Walnuts should be a part of kids' diet as walnuts are nutrient-dense nuts. These are rich in unsaturated fat and other bioactive compounds, high-quality vegetable protein, fibre and compounds like tocopherols, phytosterols and phenolic compounds.

2.Walnuts are also packed with essential minerals like magnesium, potassium, folate, calcium, zinc and selenium. These are much required for optimal growth of the child. Calcium strengthens his bones, while iron manages the levels of haemoglobin.

3. Walnuts exhibit strong antioxidant properties that help the kids' body get rid of toxic substances.

        BENEFITS IN BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS

                The breastfeeding mothers may undergo stress, walnut helps in giving better mood to the mommys.As the walnut is full of nutrients it helps the breastfeeders to be health. Make them strong.