They are considered a Superfood because they have excellent beneficial properties for health, and among their nutritional properties are:
Vitamin E: the high content of walnuts in vitamin E gives them a high antioxidant power and helps prevent the aging of our body.
Potassium: the body needs this mineral to produce proteins, develop muscles, and control the electrical activity of the heart.
Polyunsaturated fatty acids: walnuts are valuable for heart health because of these fatty acids, and they are considered the most suitable natural "medicine" for reducing coronary risks. Among these polyunsaturated fatty acids, their contribution of omega-3 stands out.
Magnesium: along with potassium, the high content of magnesium in walnuts (185 mg/100 g) means that consuming a small amount of them per day already provides the recommended amount of magnesium by experts.
Fiber: this nutrient helps reduce blood sugar levels and eliminate all waste from the body, which is why its consumption is essential in a healthy daily diet.
Vitamin B group (B1, B2, B3, B6, and B9): they promote the proper functioning of the nervous system, mental capacity (memory), and even help combat mild depression and the formation of kidney stones.
Phosphorus: essential for the proper formation of bones and teeth, and like vitamin B group, it supports memory.
Iron: well-known for its role in preventing anemia, it strengthens the body's immune system and improves moments of tiredness or fatigue.
Zinc: this property of walnuts maintains the proper formation of bones and stimulates the nervous and immune systems.
