Walnuts should be eaten daily
Scientists from Louisiana state University (USA) found that daily consumption of walnuts in a small amount increases the level of anti-inflammatory bacteria in the gut, thereby strengthening your overall health. Experts noted that walnuts should have such a habit protects from heart disease, cancer and senile dementia.
According to the researchers, walnuts no equal in the content of fatty acids omega-3: these nuts they contain 2.5 g per ounce (28 g). Also they are very high in protein and dietary fiber. Scientists put rats and it showed that walnuts can affect the body as prebiotics, stimulating the growth of beneficial bacteria, healthy digestive system.
“Nuts increase the diversity of bacteria in the gut. Even small amounts increases the level of anti-inflammatory bacteria. Our gut flora is associated with many aspects of health, including aging, arthritis, depression, tumors, and heart disease,” said the authors of the project.
According to their conclusion, a handful of walnuts should be eaten daily. 14 walnuts a day improves digestive health, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia. This effect scientists have linked it to the ability of nuts to stimulate the growth of friendly bacteria in the gut. However, scientists note that more clinical studies to understand the above mentioned health effects from eating walnuts.
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