WALNUT

Description

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Ever heard of the phrase ‘’there’s more than meets the eye’’? Well, don’t be fooled by the appearance of this wrinkly, brain-like shaped nut as it provides myriad of health benefits. Crunchy but slightly bitter tasting - walnuts are loaded with vitamin E, copper, folate, phosphorus, and essential fatty acids (e.g. omega-3, omega-6) to reduce inflammation while boosting immune system. Toss them onto salads or include it in breakfast cereals, they make a hearty addition to your everyday diet!

Health benefits

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- Reduce risk of cardiovascular diseases

- Promote healthy brain function

- Strengthen bone and teeth

- Aid digestion

Nutrition facts (per 100g)

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- Energy: 409 kcal

- Total Fat: 14.5 g

- Carbohydrate: 37.8 g

- Total Dietary Fibre: 22.1 g

- Protein: 20.7 g

Ingredient

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Raw walnut

Consumption method

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Enjoy it raw as a snack, blend it to make your own nut milk or nut butter, use it as breakfast or salad topping, incorporate it into baked goods, or lightly toast it with other nuts and seeds to make a scrumptious granola.

Storage tip

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Keep it in an airtight container under cool and dry condition, away from direct sunlight. To prolong its shelf life, it is best to store it in the fridge for safe and fresh consumption.