Omega-3

Walnuts are an important source of Omega fatty acids the "good fats". Since the body cannot produce this essential fatty acid, people must get it from foods such as walnuts. A powerhouse of nutrients, Omega-3's, fibre, plant protein and antioxidants including gammatoxoperol from vitamin E.

The presence of Omega-3's in the blood can reduce blood pressure, arterial inflamation and the stickiness of platelets making them less likely to cling together.