Raw Chilean Walnut Halves

Nutrition Facts

• Monounsaturated fatty acids
• Omega 3 fatty acids
• Phytochemicals (ellagic acid, carotenoids, polyphenols)
• Vitamin E
• Vitamins of the B complex
• Manganese, magnesium, copper, calcium, potassium, iron, zinc and selenium

Health Benefits

• Protect against cardiovascular disease
• Have anti-inflammatory activity
• Enhance bone health
• Good food choice during pregnancy and lactation
• Reduce the risk of Type II Diabetes
• Fight memory loss & maintain cognitive function of the brain
• Protect against cancer cells
• They reduce high blood pressure
• Lower the risk of gallstones

Nutrition Analysis

A portion of walnuts (28gr. or 14 pieces) contains 185 calories, 4.3 g protein, 3.9 g carbohydrates, 18.4 g fat (1.7 g saturated, monounsaturated 2.5 g and 13.3 g polyunsaturated) and 1.9 g of fibre.

How to eat

You can eat walnuts…

• As a small nutritious snack during the day (one handful).
• Adding them to your oatmeal for a healthy breakfast or to salads and smoothies.
• Adding them to homemade energy bars or even bread along with other grains in order to increase the intake of good fats and fibre in your diet.