Eating walnuts may help ward of several diseases

Eating a diet rich in walnuts may help prevent several diseases prevalent such as cardiovascular disorders, cancer and diabetes, according to an international team of researchers.

The day-long Meeting discussed the role of walnuts in disease prevention and maintenance of healthy lifestyle in the country. Several research findings have shown positive outcomes of walnuts in health issues such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diseases of ageing and diabetes.

According to a Dr. , metabolic syndrome combined with physical inactivity and under nutrition co-exists, as a double burden on health.

Obesity, hypertension, diabetes and coronary artery disease are like a rising inferno , particularly in urban areas and on the other side of the spectrum we have under nutrition, especially in children, she said.
 
“People should increase consumption of fruits and vegetables, legumes, whole grains and nuts in a daily diet,” said the Dr. “All nuts are rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and walnuts in addition also contain high amounts of omega-3 fatty acid, making it heart healthy,” she said.

Researchers said that the incidence of dementia has seen an increase of over 10 per cent from its 2010 estimates of 3.7 million to 4.1 million. 

“Walnuts in the diet may improve cognitive function in normal individuals, and reduce the risk or delay the onset or progression of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia in Alzheimer’s disease (AD),” said a researcher.

The event saw the presence of several international researchers who talked about their area of study on walnuts. “Walnuts are the only tree nut to contain a significant amount of the plant-based omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid, required by the human body,” said a Dr .

“A handful of walnuts also offers four gm of protein, two gm of fibre, and is a good source of magnesium,” said Chopra. “With a variety of nutrients and a flavour profile that pairs well with an array of seasonal foods, they are an ideal ingredient any time of the year,” he said.


These health benefits have been demonstrated through over 180 research papers published since early 1990’s when the commission actively began assessing the role of walnuts in diet and effect on chronic disease prevention.

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