While we have always known that most nuts are healthy and should be consumed in our diets, we now learn that walnuts in particular help greatly in keeping several lifestyle diseases at bay, including obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular problems which are on the rise in India.
"According to different studies and human trials done in 11 countries by nearly 60 universities, incorporating walnuts into meals can ensure adequate protein intake, especially among vegetarians, as it contains numerous vitamins and minerals including protein, unsaturated fat, magnesium, phosphorus and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) – the plant-based form of Omega-3, necessary for overall wellness," California Walnut Commission Health Research Director Carol Berg Sloan said.
One ounce of walnuts provides four grams of protein and two grams of fiber, according to a research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School. Diabetes and cardiovascular-related problems are rapidly increasing in India according to Sloan. "We hope to conduct human trials in India in 2020, addressing issues that are ailing the country. We will tie-up with universities or research institutes for conducting independent trials in the country. For this we expect to send proposals next year," she added.
Several studies state that the regular consumption of walnuts has helped improve male fertility and helped in reducing the risk of breast, colon and prostate cancer. "We will continue with research programs to find out and understand more health benefits of walnuts," Sloan added.
