Walnut: A Highly Nutritious Food with Several Health Benefits

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DOI: 10.31021/fnoa.20203118
Article Type: Short Communication
Journal Type: Open Access
Volume: 3 Issue: 1
Manuscript ID: FNOA-3-118
Publisher: Bofn Access Limited
Received Date: 2 December 2019
Accepted Date: 26 December 2019
Published Date: 05 January 2020
Walnut: A Highly Nutritious Food with Several Health Benets
Mahendra Pal*Narayan Consultancy on Veterinary Public Health and Microbiology, Gujarat, India
Summary
Food is indispensible for the survival of all living creatures in the universe. Two types
of food are available, one comes from plants, and other originates from animals [1]. Food
contains carbohydrate, fat, protein, minerals, vitamins, and water that are required to keep
the body healthy [1]. Among the foods of plant origin, nuts have good nutritional qualities
             
cashews, pistachios, walnuts, pine nuts, Brazil nuts, chestnuts, and Hazelnuts are available
in the world [3,1]. Nuts are low in carbohydrates but high in other nutrients like vitamins,
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have become very health conscious, and therefore, nuts are used in many food recipes
around the world [1]. The potential of nuts in the prevention of cancer is described by [4].
Epidemiologic studies have suggested that consumption of nuts in moderate quantity has
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as part of a healthy cardiovascular diet. There are evidences to believe that nuts also have
          
noticed in children after ingestion of nuts [3].
Walnut [Juglans regin] is a single seed food of plant origin, which is a rich source of
           
varieties of walnuts, of which only three traditional varieties, namely Black walnut [Juglans
nigra], and English or Persian walnut [Juglans regia], and White or butternut walnut [Juglans
cinerea] are grown for commercial purposes in many countries of the world [1]. After
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               
edible kernel inside. Walnuts can be purchased in shelled and unshelled from the markets.
When purchasing from the shops, it is imperative to see that walnuts are bright brown in
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put in airtight container, and kept in the refrigerator to avoid rancidity. However, unshelled
walnuts can be placed in a cool, dry place for many months [6,1]. It is estimated that 3.8
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            
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phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, sodium, potassium, selenium, iron, iodine, molybdenum, and
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recognized to be helpful in defending the body against diseases [8]. and co-investigators
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roasted, and salted or unsalted in many countries of the world. They can either be eaten as
a snack or can be added to breakfast cereals, salads, soups, pastas, and baked goods. Walnut
       
be employed in cooking, and as a base or carrier oil in medicine, and in aromatherapy [1].
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It can prevent risk of cardiovascular diseases. Walnuts may decrease risk of certain cancers,
such as breast, prostate and colorectal cancers. However, additional studies are required to
     
bone health, brain health, gut health, reduce bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels,
manage diabetes, support sperm health and male fertility, prevent constipation, decrease
depression, maintain healthy weight and prevent obesity. The regular use of walnuts can
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       
in a healthy diet pattern. However, persons having hypersensitivity reaction to nuts must
              
breathing after consuming walnuts, immediate medical help should be sought to get relief
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*Corresponding author:
Mahendra Pal
Narayan Consultancy on Veterinary Public
Health and Microbiology
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Anand-388001, Gujarat, India
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to consume them in moderation. Further research seems imperative
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Acknowledgement
           
through the manuscript and Anubha for computer help. This paper is

Minister, who was a very kind, generous, and good person. He was a
veteran Indian politician who will always be remembered as one of
the main strategists for the party and for his great contributions as
Finance Minister, Government of India.
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4.          

5.    
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6.         
   nd     
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7. 
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8.         
Juglans regia L 
801.
9. 
diet improves endothelial function in hypercholesterolemic
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10. Patel G. Essential fats in walnuts are good for the heart and
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11.         Juglans regia
        
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