Walnuts help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease

A recent study by American scientists at Scranton University in Pennsylvania shows that walnuts are very beneficial for the heart.

According to the team, walnuts are at the top of the list of heart-healthy nuts. This study was published in the Journal of Food and Use.

The research team for both grilling or eating live, walnuts are always at the top because they always have the highest polyphenol content, this is a compound that helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, reduce blood cholesterol, improve blood circulation and reduce inflammation. Moreover, eating a lot of walnuts doesn't increase weight.

Lead researcher Professor Joe Vinson said: 'A small amount of walnuts contains twice as many antioxidants as conventional nuts with a similar weight.' Walnut seeds contain protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals.

For live nuts, polyphenol-rich walnuts ranked second in the list of healthy nuts, followed by pistachio (pistachio), pecan seeds (pecan), peanuts, almonds, macadamia nuts , cashew nuts, and hazelnuts.

For baked nuts, walnuts stand in second place, followed by chestnuts (hazelnuts), peanuts, pecan nuts, cashews, almonds and pistachios.