4 Reasons You Should Eat Walnuts

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A mainstay of my dietary recommendations, walnuts are an excellent choice when it comes to healthy snacking. Walnuts are good sources of:

1. Omega-3 fatty acids, protective fats that may promote cardiovascular health, help maintain optimal cognitive function, and tone down inflammation.
2. Heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.
3. Ellagic acid, an antioxidant compound that helps support a healthy immune system.
4. L-arginine, an essential amino acid that promotes healthy blood pressure.

Try adding walnuts to your plain yogurt and fruit parfaits or steel cut oatmeal to start the day, eat them as a snack, and use walnut oil in salad dressings for a nutritional boost. Or try the Cilantro Walnut Pesto recipe!

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