Walnuts, Shelf Life : 12 Months

Walnuts are edible kernels obtained from tree belonging to the Juglandaceae family, in the genus, Juglan. The nuts have been the symbol of intellectuality from ancient times as their bi-lobed kernels inside the hard shell feature convoluted surface resembles that of the human brain! They are enriched with many health-benefiting nutrients, especially omega-3 fatty acids that are essential for optimum health.

Benefits -

• Walnuts are rich source of energy and has several health benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that are essential for optimum health and wellness.
• Eating 25 g of walnuts a day can provide 90% of RDI(Recommended daily Intake) of omega-3 fatty acids,which has anti-inflammatory properties.
• It is a rich source of phyto chemical substances that may contribute to the overall antioxidant activity, including melatonin, ellagic acid, vitamin E, carotenoids, and polyphenolic compounds by which potential health effects against cancer, aging, inflammation, and neurological diseases.
• Walnut is a excellent source of vitamin-E,which is required for maintaining the integrity of cell membrane of mucus membranes and skin by protecting it from harmful oxygen-free radicals.
• It is also a rich source of manganese, copper, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium, all beneficial for the human body.
• Walnuts also exhibits excellent astringent properties, helps keep skin well protected from dryness when applied locally.