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Good Health Tip # 7: Gorge on walnuts to keep your brain healthy

Role of walnut in brain function

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Written By: Ranita Ganguly | Updated : July 17, 2014 4:22 PM IST

walnutAccording to nutritionists and scientists fruits and vegetables tend to mimic the shape of the organ they are most beneficial for. This is where walnut or akhrot comes into play. Scientists say that this fruit, that looks like a brain, can actually boost your brain function. We did some digging, and here is how it actually helps you:

Improves memory:

Walnuts are a nutrient rich food that contain antioxidants along with alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) ( omega-3 fatty acid). These nutrients protect brain cells from oxidative damage and helps to improve memory.

Helps you get better sleep:

Research has shown that walnuts contain enough melatonin. Melatonin helps to improve our sleep and also provides protection against free radical damage. So walnuts just can helpful to combat your sleeplessness nights.

Controls your moods:

Walnuts can protect you from the ill effects of stress, depression and even lighten your mood. Apart from that, a handful of this nut also calms you down, getting rid of hyperactivity and irritability. You can also try out some its tasty receipes.

References:

  • Walnut, a brain booster (www.tribune.com)
  • Get better sleep with walnut (https://www.chatelaine.com/health)
  • Mood swing and depression (www.organicfacts.net)

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