Here's a thing to get kids interested in soon. Walnuts actually appeal to many children as a sandwich addition, and look how good they are for you! This is from World's Healthiest Foods.
Food of the Week . . . Walnuts
Did you know that just one-quarter cup of walnuts contains over 90% of the daily value for those hard to find omega 3 essential fatty acids? They are called essential because they are a special protective type of fat that cannot be manufactured by our body and therefore must be supplied by the foods we eat. Researchers believe that about 60% of Americans are deficient in omega-3 fatty acids, and about 20% have so little that tests cannot even detect any in their blood. The list of benefits derived from omega-3s is impressive, ranging from improving cholesterol levels and reducing the risk of stroke to acting as anti-inflammatory agents and improving bone density. Enjoying walnuts as part of your Healthiest Way of Eating not only adds wonderful taste and texture to your meals, but it is an easy way to include more omega-3s into your diet. Walnuts also contain ellagic acid, a compound that supports the immune system and appears to have anticancer properties.
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