Akhrot
ENGLISH NAME :
Walnut
HINDI NAME :
Akhrot
It was a favourite of the ancient Romans. As there were so many benefits of eating walnuts, people called it ‘Juglansregia’, which literally translates to ‘ Jupiter’s royal acorn’ in Latin. The nut that originated in Persia eventually spread across Asia and Europe and got everyone’s attention. We have listed some of the health benefits of walnuts for you to make an informed choice.
You need to split open the tan shell to enjoy the goodness of a golden brown walnut. The abundance of walnut benefits make it a preferable choice for millions over other nuts. It’s an easy snack filled with:
- Polyunsaturated fats, which are healthier compared to saturated fats
- The right amount of mega-3 fatty acids
- Ellagic acid which is important for eradicating toxins from your body and protecting you from free radicals.
You could enjoy the rich offering of walnuts in Vicco products that naturally extract the goodness of the nut using ayurvedic techniques.
Improves cardiovascular health
The polyunsaturated fatty acids add to the benefits of eating walnuts. These are healthier than saturated fats. Studies show that five servings of walnuts per week prevents blood clots and minimises 50% of risk of getting heart diseases.
Reduces Inflammation
The presence of alpha-linolenic and linoleic acids induce anti-inflammatory effects, which keep your blood vessels healthy and positively affect your blood lipids.
