About Walnuts

Walnuts are a tree nut.  The two most common types are the English Walnut (originated in Persia) and the Black Walnut (originating from Eastern North America).

Nutrition Benefits of Walnuts

The fat in walnuts is roughly 90% unsaturated fats (known as the “healthier fats”).  But whats interesting is that their unsaturated fat profile is hat their fat profile is over 80% poly-unsaturated fats and 20% mono-unsaturated fats.  Most nuts have this ratio in reverse.

Walnuts are rich in Omega-3 fats, copper, manganese, molybdenum, and biotin.  They also contain some very rare and powerful antioxidants.

There are a lot of benefits that get associated to walnuts, including brain health, improved sperm quality, heart health, cardiovascular health, cancer fighter, diabetes support (as it relates to cardiovascular health), and others.

Smoothie Tip

We recommend to store all nuts in the refrigerator or freezer.  The fats that they have can cause them to go rancid and rancid nuts are actually bad for you.