Walnuts are also known as "brain food" and this is not only because of their resemblance to the brain, but also because of their high omega-3 content. We need omega-3 for the brain to function properly. Consuming 4 walnuts a day increases the essential omega-3 fatty acid. A quarter cup of walnuts provides about 90.8% of the body's daily requirement for this essential fat. The properties of walnuts include: reducing LDL cholesterol, increasing HDL cholesterol, protecting against heart disease, increasing mental strength and intelligence, useful for shortness of breath, preventing arthritis, useful in skin diseases, anti-cancer, preventing Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, protecting bones, regulating blood sugar, and containing antioxidants. Among nuts, walnuts have the highest antioxidant content. If you want to sleep well, eat a vegetable salad with walnuts for dinner.
