Know ur plants/trees*
Botanical name : *Juglans Regia*
Local name : *Walnut, Akroot, etc*
*Walnuts* r extensively grown in China (half of world production) and US followed by Mexico, Iran etc.
The walnut tree is mid sizes tree that grows in temperate climates and the Regis species walnut (of around 11 species) is consumed widely commercially.
*Immense benefits of consuming Walnuts r:*
Anti-ageing property
Blood sugar level control
Better sleep
Removes bad (LDL) cholesterol
Weight control
Healthy thyroid
Strengthens muscles
Healthy skin and hair
Improves memory
Improves digestion
Improves brain and heart health and gives energy
High in Omega 3 fats
Etc
When buying, it should be bought with the hard outer kernel as once broken, the shelf life reduces drastically.
Walnuts, or any nut for that matter, should be soaked overnight and then consumed in the morning as the outer cover has Phytic acid which prevents seeds from sprouting. Also it being heaty and in concentrated form, soaking it makes it fill with water content and easily digestable.