Why should we eat walnuts regularly? Guide to nuts

Walnuts are common in our area and everyone has encountered them at least on holidays at grandma's in the countryside. Nevertheless, they are definitely not a staple of the regular diet and most people eat them only in Christmas candy. But in our article today, we'll show you that walnuts definitely have something going for them, and there are plenty of reasons to eat them.

Article content:

• What are walnuts?
• What are the benefits of walnuts?
• How to use walnuts?
• What to take away from today's article?

What are walnuts?

Walnuts probably don't need a long description. They are the fruit of a tree called the royal walnut and are characterised by their edible kernels, which are shaped like a human brain, and are encased in a hard, woody shell. In terms of composition, they are nutritionally very rich foods, with the majority of nutrients coming from fat, but they also contain a relatively high proportion of carbohydrates and protein. One hundred grams of walnuts from Life Like contain:

In addition to macronutrients, nuts are of course also an important source of vitamins and minerals. It is possible to find magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper or vitamins B and E.

Nuts are rich in macronutrients as well as vitamins and minerals.

What are the benefits of walnuts?

You will find a lot in walnuts. Not only do they contain the vitamins and minerals mentioned above, but also various catechins, phytic acid or melatonin, which many of you will know as a dietary supplement that helps with falling asleep. We wrote a whole separate article about it. But back to walnuts - scientific studies point to the following benefits in particular:

They may contribute to gut health

If you read our articles on a regular basis, you'll know that a healthy gut is incredibly important, not only to keep us feeling well, but also to keep our immune system functioning properly. There is even evidence to suggest that a disturbed composition of gut bacteria is linked to the development of inflammatory processes or obesity, for example. However, according to the available studies, it seems that walnuts in particular can promote the development of beneficial bacteria in the gut.

Regular consumption of walnuts may be behind the development of beneficial gut bacteria.

They contain omega 3

Walnuts, like various seeds, are a great source of omega 3 fatty acids. And, of course, there are many other benefits associated with these - scientific studies show that they are important for good mood, the proper functioning of our brains and as a prevention of certain diseases. Regular consumption of not only walnuts, but also various seeds or sea fish is therefore definitely in order.

They can affect sperm quality

Although it may sound unbelievable, according to available research, walnuts may be behind the improvement in sperm quality. Although more studies are still needed to confirm or refute this effect, so far it seems that regular consumption of walnuts may reduce the effects of oxidative stress on sperm and thus positively affect their quality.

If you consume nuts only very sporadically, you might want to think about including them in your diet on a regular basis.

How to use walnuts?

Walnuts have a very wide range of uses and you don't have to use them just for Christmas candy. They're also great in other sweet recipes, such as strudel, cakes and gingerbread. Equally worth trying are oatcakes with camembert, pear and walnuts - you'll find the recipe for these right here on our website. But they can also be used in other savoury dishes - you can use them ground in a variety of different spreads, and they won't get lost in salads or home-made pastries. Finely chopped, they can serve as a crispy coat for various types of meat.

What to take away from today's article?

The main thing you should take away from today's article is that walnuts are full of healthy fats, proteins and various micronutrients. What's more, they are incredibly easy to incorporate into your diet. You can even buy a whole kilo pack in our shop for a very reasonable price. If you would like to replenish your supply of other nuts at the same time, we recommend exploring our range of nuts.