- Walnuts (Juglans regia) are a tree nut belonging to the walnut family.
- These nuts are rich in omega-3 fats and contain higher amounts of antioxidants than most other foods.
- Eating walnuts may improve brain,health and prevent heart disease and cancer.
Walnuts are most often eaten on their own as a snack but can also be added to salads, pastas, breakfast cereals, soups, and baked goods. Walnuts are made up of 65% fat and about 15% of protein.They’re low in carbs most of which consist of fiber.