(Natural News) Tree nuts have been part of the human diet since ancient times. Consuming these small yet nutrition-packed superfoods is encouraged and even promoted in many dietary guidelines worldwide because of their positive benefits to human health. NaturalHealth365 recommends these tree nuts as the best kinds to include in your diet: Almonds Brazil nuts Pecans […]

(Natural News) A recent study reveals that adding more nuts to your diet can benefit the brain, as these superfoods improve cognition, healing, learning and memory. Researchers at Loma Linda University compared the effects of six nuts – almonds, cashews, peanuts, pecans, pistachios and walnuts – on brainwave frequencies associated with important brain functions. Using electroencephalograms […]

(Natural News) Juglans regia, commonly known as walnut, is one of the most widely used culinary nuts in modern kitchens. Although many people consider walnuts to be nuts, they are actually the seeds of stone fruits (drupes) produced by the J. regia tree. Walnuts originated in the Mediterranean region and in Central Asia, but because of their […]

(Natural News) Good news, gentlemen: Eating walnuts can help stave off prostate cancer. This is according to researchers from the University of California, Davis, who found that walnuts, aside from helping to reduce excess cholesterol and increasing insulin sensitivity, are also capable of reducing the levels of a protein associated with prostate cancer. According to nutritionist Paul Davis, who […]

(Natural News) Nuts are delicious superfoods and popular guilt-free snacks. They are also rich in protein and dietary fiber. According to an animal study, consuming nuts, specifically walnuts, promotes gut health. The study was published in the journal Nutrients and was conducted by scientists from Texas A&M University and the University of Connecticut Health. There are many different types of nuts, […]

(Natural News) It’s no secret that plant-based foods rich in fiber are good for gut health. Walnuts offer fiber, and according to a recent animal study published in the journal Nutrients, they also offer an array of chemicals that can protect against gastrointestinal diseases. Researchers at the University of Connecticut Health (UConn Health) and Texas A&M University demonstrated that walnut […]

(Natural News) Walnuts are nutrient-rich superfoods associated with many benefits, such as improving heart and brain health. According to a recent study, consuming walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts regularly may also help improve male libido. The study was published in the journal Nutrients. Researchers from Spain conducted a 14-week trial involving 83 healthy men, aged 18-35, who […]

(Natural News) Aside from being a rich source of healthy fats and antioxidants, walnuts are known for their ability to lower blood pressure, support weight loss and decrease inflammation. But researchers from Marshall University (MU) in West Virginia recently discovered another great thing about walnuts: Regular consumption of this superfood can help women fight breast cancer. Eating walnuts […]

(Natural News) This study is a clinical trial conducted by researchers from Marshall University in West Virginia to determine the effects of walnut consumption on breast cancer. Their results were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Walnut consumption slows breast cancer growth and reduces the risk of mammary cancer in mice. Previous studies suggest at this benefit […]

(Natural News) Walnuts put the “super” in superfood: Not only are they packed with omega-3 fatty acids and polyphenols, but studies have also linked walnut consumption to many health benefits. Just when you thought that walnuts can’t bring anything else to the table, a recent study in Nutrition Research reveals that eating the nuts can alter the genetic behavior of breast […]