Black walnuts

Black walnuts are celebrated for their bold, earthy flavor and impressive nutrient profile.

Consumption of black walnuts has been associated with many health benefits like reduced heart disease risk and weight loss.

They are useful for naturally treating parasitic and bacterial infections due to their antioxidant and antibacterial compounds in their outer shells, or hulls.

Black walnut nutrition

Black walnuts are high in protein, healthy fats, and many vitamins and minerals.

A 1-ounce (28-gram) serving of black walnuts contain:

· Calories: 170

· Protein: 7 grams

· Fat: 17 grams

· Carbs: 3 grams

· Fiber: 2 grams

· Magnesium: 14% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)

· Phosphorus: 14% of the RDI

· Potassium: 4% of the RDI

· Iron: 5% of the RDI

· Zinc: 6% of the RDI

· Copper: 19% of the RDI

· Manganese: 55% of the RDI

· Selenium: 7% of the RDI

They are low in carbs but high in protein, antioxidants and omega-3s.

The extracts from black walnut hulls are popular in herbal medicine and are used to treat parasitic infections.

It can also be used as a gargle and as a natural dye.

People who are pregnant or breastfeeding, allergic to nuts, or on certain medications should not take black walnut supplements without consulting a healthcare provider first.

Sources:

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/black-walnut?utm_source=Sailthru%20Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=authoritynutrition&utm_content=2019-03-29&apid=#saf

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