Walnuts rank as top nut, providing highest level of quality antioxidants

(NaturalNews) The result of a new study presented to the National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society found that the noble walnut
packed the highest level of quality antioxidants of any nut species. Not only do walnuts provide plenty of high-quality protein that delivers a perfectly
balanced assortment of vitamins, minerals and fiber, but they also contain healthful polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats that lower deadly
artery-clogging small dense oxidized LDL cholesterol. Adding a handful of walnuts to your daily diet can provide many of the essential antioxidants
necessary to ward off cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Dr. Joseph Vinson performed the analysis that showed walnuts provide more antioxidants to the body than other nuts including peanuts, almonds, pecans and
pistachios. He noted

Tree and ground nuts have long been known to be among Mother Nature`s most perfectly packaged foods, providing a complex of natural enzymes and nutrients
that promote human health.

This research analysis compared walnuts to nine other nut species that are ranked among the highest in antioxidant capacity. Walnuts were found to be 2 to
15 times more potent than vitamin E in terms of their antioxidant capacity. Vitamin E is well known for its ability to promote cardiovascular health by
lowering dangerous levels of small dense LDL cholesterol particles. The analysis also found that it is important to eat

in their raw and natural form, as heating or roasting degrades the antioxidant properties of the nut.

Dr. Vinson found that despite the powerful antioxidant and nutrient punch provided by walnuts and other tree nuts in general, they account for less than 8%
of the daily antioxidant allowance for most people. This is likely due to misinformation regarding calories and excess fat content that has circulated
about nuts over the past 50 years. Research has demonstrated that regular nut consumption does not lead to excess weight and provides a feeling of satiety.
The polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats provided by nuts promote cardiovascular

and have been shown to dramatically lower the risk of a heart attack.

The analysis found that just 7 walnuts each day are sufficient to boost human health. Always eat walnuts in their natural unprocessed and unroasted form to
preserve the bounty of enzymes, nutrients and

that have been shown to help prevent heart disease and cancer.

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