Walnuts

What is Walnut?

The large wrinkled edible seed of a deciduous tree, consisting of two halves contained within a hard shell that is enclosed in a green fruit The tall tree that produces this nut, with compound leaves and valuable ornamental timber that is used chiefly in cabinetmaking and gunstocks. As walnuts age on the tree the outer sheel dries and pulls away, leaving the shell and seed behind. Technically, a walnut is a drupe, not a nut, since it takes the form of a fruit enclosed by a fleshy outer layer which parts to reveal a thin shell with a seed inside. The walnut is not only good for cooking - they are healthy nuts that can also help your heart. However walnuts can pose risks to people with nuts allergies, so use them with caution in cooking. 

Health Benefits

• They are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (about 72%) like oleic acid and an excellent source of all important omega-3 essential fatty acids like linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and arachidonic acids. Regular intake of walnuts in the diet helps to lower total as well as LDL or “bad cholesterol” and increases HDL or “good cholesterol” levels in the blood. Research studies suggest that Mediterranean diet that is rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids, and omega-3 fatty acids help to prevent coronary artery disease and strokes by favoring healthy blood lipid profile.
• Eating just as much as 25 g each day provides about 90% of RDI (recommended daily intake) of omega-3 fatty acids. Research studies have suggested that n-3 fatty acids by their virtue of anti-inflammatory action help to lower the risk of blood pressure, coronary artery disease, strokes and breast, colon and prostate cancers.
• They are rich source of many phyto-chemical substances that may contribute to their overall anti-oxidant activity, including melatonin, ellagic acid, vitamin E, carotenoids, and poly-phenolic compounds. These compounds have potential health effects against cancer, aging, inflammation, and neurological diseases.
• Scientists at University of Scranton, Pennsylvania had recently discovered that walnuts have highest levels of popyphenolic antioxidants than any other common edible nuts. 100 g of walnuts contain13541 µmol TE (Trolex equivalents) of oxidant radical absorbance capacity (ORAC). Eating as few as six to seven average size nuts a day could help scavenge disease causing free radicals from the body.
• In addition, they are an excellent source of vitamin E, especially rich in gamma-tocopherol; contain about 21 g per 100 g (about 140% of daily-required levels). Vitamin E is a powerful lipid soluble antioxidant, required for maintaining the integrity of cell membrane of mucus membranes and skin by protecting it from harmful oxygen-free radicals.
• These nuts are packed with many important B-complex groups of vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6, and folates.
• They also very are rich source of minerals like manganese, copper, potassium, calcium, iron,magnesium, zinc, and selenium. Copper is a cofactor for many vital enzymes, including cytochrome c-oxidase and superoxide dismutase (other minerals function as co-factors for this enzyme are manganese and zinc). Zinc is a co-factor in many enzymes that regulate growth and development, sperm generation, digestion and nucleic acid synthesis. Selenium is an important micronutrient, which functions as a co-factor for anti-oxidant enzymes such as glutathione peroxidases.
• Walnut's oil has flavorful nutty aroma and has excellent astringent properties. Applied locally, it helps to keep skin well protected from dryness. It has also been used in cooking, and as “carrier or base oil” in traditional medicines in massage therapy, aromatherapy, in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry.

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Nutritional value

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Amounts per 1 cup, chopped (117g)

Calorie Information Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Calories 765 (3203 kJ) 38%   From Carbohydrate 64.8 (271 kJ)   From Fat 639 (2675 kJ)   From Protein 61.8 (259 kJ)   From Alcohol 0.0 (0.0 kJ) Carbohydrates Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Total Carbohydrate 16.0 g 5% Dietary Fiber 7.8 g 31% Starch 0.1 g Sugars 3.1 g Fats & Fatty Acids Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Total Fat 76.3 g 117% Saturated Fat 7.2 g 36% Monounsaturated Fat 10.5 g Polyunsaturated Fat 55.2 g Total trans fatty acids ~ Total trans-monoenoic fatty acids ~ Total trans-polyenoic fatty acids ~ Total Omega-3 fatty acids 10623 mg Total Omega-6 fatty acids 44567 mg Learn more about these fatty acids and their equivalent names

Protein & Amino Acids Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Protein 17.8 g 36% Vitamins Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Vitamin A 23.4 IU 0% Vitamin C 1.5 mg 3% Vitamin D ~ ~ Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol) 0.8 mg 4% Vitamin K 3.2 mcg 4% Thiamin 0.4 mg 27% Riboflavin 0.2 mg 10% Niacin 1.3 mg 7% Vitamin B6 0.6 mg 31% Folate 115 mcg 29% Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0% Pantothenic Acid 0.7 mg 7% Choline 45.9 mg Betaine 0.4 mg Minerals Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Calcium 115 mg 11% Iron 3.4 mg 19% Magnesium 185 mg 46% Phosphorus 405 mg 40% Potassium 516 mg 15% Sodium 2.3 mg 0% Zinc 3.6 mg 24% Copper 1.9 mg 93% Manganese 4.0 mg 200% Selenium 5.7 mcg 8% Fluoride ~ Sterols Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0% Phytosterols 84.2 mg Other Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Alcohol 0.0 g Water 4.8 g Ash 2.1 g Caffeine 0.0 mg Theobromine 0.0 mg

Footnotes for Nuts, walnuts, english [Includes USDA commodity food A259, A257]

Source: Nutrient data for this listing was provided by USDA SR-21. Each "~" indicates a missing or incomplete value.

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Walnuts Substitute

Even though Pecans are closer to Walnut due the texture Almonds can be used as well

Where it can be used

It can be eaten raw. But I prefer simple bake or roast. It goes well with salad, baking or simple sweets.

How to Store

Store it with the shells. If the nuts are opened then keep it in freezer.. Keeping out from air will make sure walnuts stays longer and fresher

Recipe Using  Walnut (Here I list only main dishes.. but Walnut can be used in lot of dishes for decoration or just to add little flavour)

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