eat three times for weekwalnuts(28 grams each time) keeps you away from diabetes according Harward school of public health.scientists.It prevents second stage of sugar up to 24% according to them.
Himachal pradesh of India university pro.t.n.lakhan pal said he found that mushrooms are boon for diabetes patients,as they contain very less percentage of sugers,and other side they have lot of nutrious values.
Health benefits of mushroom
Cholesterol Levels: Mushrooms themselves provide you with lean proteins as they have zero cholesterol, fats and very low carbohydrates. The
fiber and certain enzymes in them also help lower cholesterol level. Moreover, the high lean protein content in mushrooms helps burn cholesterol when they are digested.
Breast Cancer & Prostrate Cancer: Mushrooms are very effective in preventing cancer of
breast and prostrate due to presence of Beta-Glucans and conjugated Linoleic Acid having anti carcinogenic effects. Out of these two, linoleic acid is particularly helpful in suppressing effects of estrogen. This estrogen is the prime reason for
breast cancer in women after menopause. The Beta-Glucans, on the other hand, inhibit growth of cancerous cells in cases of prostrate cancer. Selenium in mushrooms is very effective in inhibiting cancerous cells.
Diabetes: Mushrooms can be an ideal low energy diet for diabetics. They have no fats, no cholesterol, very low carbohydrates, high proteins, vitamins and minerals, a lot of water andfiber. Moreover, they contain natural insulin and enzymes which help breaking down of sugar or starch of the food. Again, they are known to contain certain compounds which help proper functioning of liver, pancreas and the other endocrinal glands, thereby promoting formation of insulin and its proper flow. Diabetics often suffer from infections, particularly in their limbs, which tend to continue for long. The natural antibiotics in mushrooms can help protect them from this dreaded situation too.
While English walnut is the predominant commercially distributed nut because of the ease of its processing, its nutrient density and profile is significantly different from black walnut. The table below compares some of the major nutrients between English and Black walnuts.
Comparison of nutrient profile of English and Black walnuts[7]
| Nutrient (per 100 gram) | English walnut seed | Black walnut seed |
|---|
| Carbohydrates (g) | 13.7 | 9.9 |
| Protein (g) | 15.2 | 24.1 |
| Unsaturated fatty acids (g) | 56.1 | 50.1 |
Poly to mono unsaturated
fatty acids ratio | 47:9 | 35:15 |
| Fiber (g) | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Calcium (mg) | 98 | 61 |
| Iron (mg) | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Zinc (mg) | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| Vitamin B-6 (mg) | 0.54 | 0.58 |
Unlike most nuts that are high in
monounsaturated fatty acids, walnuts are composed largely of
polyunsaturated fatty acids (47.2 grams), particularly
alpha-linolenic acid (18:3n - 3; 9.1 gram) and
linoleic acid (18:2n - 6; 38.1 gram). The beneficial effects of this unique fatty acid profile have been a subject of many studies and discussions. Banel and Hu concluded in 2009 that while walnut-enhanced diets are promising in short term studies, longer term studies are needed to ascertain better insights.
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A whole walnut kernel, with both halves unbroken.
A study has suggested that consumption of walnuts increases fat oxidation and reduces carbohydrate oxidation without affecting total consumption, suggesting that walnut consumption may improve the use of body fat in overweight adults.
[18] Walnuts have been shown to decrease the
endothelial dysfunction associated with a high-fat meal.
[19] Aged rats fed diets containing 2% to 6% walnuts showed reversal of age-associated motor and cognitive function, but a 9% walnut diet impaired performance, suggesting a
J curve.
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On October 11, 2006, ScienceDaily published a report
[21] which stated "New research shows that consuming a handful of raw walnuts along with meals high in saturated fat appears to limit the ability of the harmful fat to damage arteries," and attributed the result to a 2006 article in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The lead researcher, Emilio Ros, MD, PhD, was quoted as saying "People would get the wrong message if they think that they can continue eating unhealthy fats provided they add walnuts to their meals."
[21] Funding for the study was provided by the California Walnut Commission, an industry marketing agency.
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A 2012 study showed that eating walnuts improved sperm quality in healthy young men.
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Scientists are not yet certain whether walnuts act as a cancer
chemopreventive agent, an effect which may be a result of the fruit's high phenolic content, antioxidant activity, and potent
in vitro antiproliferative activity.
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Compared to certain other nuts, such as
almonds,
peanuts and
hazelnuts, walnuts (especially in their raw form) contain the highest total level of antioxidants, including both free antioxidants and antioxidants bound to fiber.
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[edit]Investment in China
In
China, pairs of walnuts have traditionally been rotated and played with in the palm of the hand, both as a means to stimulate blood circulation and as a
status symbol. Pairs of large, old and symmetrically shaped walnuts are valued highly and have recently been used as an investment, with some of them fetching tens of thousands of dollars.
[29] Pairs of walnuts are also sometimes sold still in their green skin, as a form of gambling known as
du he tao.
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