Don’t let anyone tell you that walnuts contain too much fat. It’s the fat that keeps your arteries healthy
There was always a bowl of fresh walnuts and a nutcracker in our house when I was growing up. And I always loved cracking them and picking out the “meat.”
Until the doctor warned my dad that they were full of fat.
Bye-bye walnuts…sigh…
Too bad that doctor (and most others toeing the “low-fat” line) didn’t know what he was talking about. Because the fat in walnuts turns out to be omega-3 fatty acids.
And that’s an especially important form of fat if you’re type 2 diabetic or have any blood sugar issues.
In fact, a recent study proved that frequent walnut eaters live longer and avoid heart disease. And another study reveals the secret behind this walnut-linked longevity: Healthy arteries.
Eating just 14 walnuts a day improved function of cells that line blood vessels. When these cells are healthy, they’re like an ironclad police line protecting your heart.
They control inflammation, they prevent blood clots, and they help control your blood pressure.
Father knows best…
Sources:
“Eating Walnuts Extends Longevity” Natural Medicine Journal, 9/4/13, naturalmedicinejournal.com
“Walnuts Protect Heart: Yale Study” Newsmax Health, 9/26/13, newsmaxhealth.com
