Walnuts are a natural source of many Vitamins, Minerals, Antioxidants and other healthy ingredients, and this is the reason they are considered the best among all the dry fruits, and it is known as a Super Food. The main nutritional elements found in walnut are Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Vitamin E and B Complex, Manganese, Copper, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Carotenoids, Polyphenols, Linoleic Acid and Alpha Linoleic Acid.
Role of Walnut in Improving Overall Health
The nutritive elements found in it keep the brain fit, prevent memory related problems, strengthen the liver, increase the sperm count, and protect the body from heart problems, diabetes, stress and a variety of cancers. It brings down naturally, the level of bad Cholesterol (Low Density Cholesterol or LDL) thus bringing down the total Cholesterol level in our body.
We often think that its shape is like our brain, therefore it sharpens our brain…. We may say this, but the fact is, Vitamin E and some Antioxidants present in it, prevent or slow down the Neuro Degeneration which occurs with aging. As such, problems relating to brain are prevented and the brain remains healthy.
Benefits of Walnut in Pregnancy
Moreover, regular intake of walnuts by pregnant women, during pregnancy, controls the pregnancy related high blood pressure and the blood vessels get relieved from the high pressure, the fetus puts on weight and there is brain growth. Also, after the birth, it provides the baby, ability to fight many allergies.
Beauty Benefits from Walnut
As far as beauty related benefits are concerned, the Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Vitamin E and B Complex, Selenium, and other Antioxidants present in it protect you from free radicals and make hair healthy, soft and shiny. You should eat walnuts regularly if you want to keep wrinkles and fine lines away for a longer period and want to keep looking young. It also prevents early graying of hair.
* To get rid of the dark circles under your eyes, make a paste of walnut with milk, and apply it under your eye area for 15 minutes. Wash by rubbing it lightly with your hands. Do it at least twice a week. If you use Walnut Oil, then apply it lightly on the dark circles and leave it overnight.
* To make your face clean and wrinkle free, apply a paste made of 1 teaspoon Walnut Powder mixed with curd or milk. Leave it for 20 minutes and then wash your face with cold water. Your face will get a beautiful glow.
*If your hair has become very dry and lifeless, apply on it Walnut Oil to get their shine back. Its regular application will provide a shine to your hair and also prevent it from untimely graying and hair fall.
What are you waiting for!!! Include 4-6 Walnuts in your daily routine and make your body healthy and beautiful.