Walnuts May Be Good For The Gut And Heart Health from Natural Blaze Walnuts may not just be a tasty snack, they may also promote good-for-your-gut bacteria. New research suggests that these “good” bacteria could be contributing to the heart-health benefits of walnuts. In a randomized, controlled trial, researchers found that eating walnuts daily as part of a healthy diet was associated with increases in certain bacteria that can help promote health. Additionally, those changes in gut bacteria were associated with improvements in some risk factors for heart disease. Kristina…
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The nutritional content and health benefits of pecans and walnuts
The nutritional content and health benefits of pecans and walnuts by: Edsel Cook for Natural News Pecans and walnuts are similar nuts that are well-regarded for their taste and healthiness – even if they differ greatly in looks and taste. So, how do they compare with each other in terms of nutritional value? A serving of walnuts contains slightly more calories than an equivalent amount of pecans. Much of that energy is stored in the form of fats. Fortunately for both nuts, their fat content heavily leans towards polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids.…
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