Walnut (akhrot)

Walnuts (akhrot)

The cultivation of walnuts (akhrot) is taking place since ancient times. Walnuts have a spherical shape with the size of a medium sized lemon enclosed within a hard shell, each has a weight of 10-15 gm. China is the leading producer of walnut, also cultivated in Iran, United States, Turkey, Ukraine, Mexico, Romania, India, France and Chile.

There are three types of walnut available, English or Persian walnut, Black walnut and the White or butternut walnut. The English walnut originated from the Caspian Sea that’s why it is known as Persian walnut. This walnut was introduced in North America by English merchant. That’s why it is called English walnut but the black walnut is the native species of North America.

Walnuts are used in many recipes like cakes, muffins, sweets and desserts, salads and also non-veg recipes. These nuts are nutrient rich and it is having omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and poly-unsaturated fatty acids. They have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and lower bad cholesterol.

Walnut has lots of health benefits. They are helpful for the improvement of heart function, improved Bone Health and metabolism, control Diabetes and weight management. Some of the benefits are

• Walnuts are used for brain development because it is a natural memory booster.

• Walnuts helps to Prevents pancreatic cancer
• It is Great for hair growth.
• Walnuts can improve your sperm quality

• Helps to prevent diabetes

• Walnut is used for weight management by adding in regular diet.
• It can protect your heart function.

• Walnuts Reduce Breast cancer.