Longevity Nut

Longevity Nut

　　Longevity Nut

　　The walnut, originally from the Near East, is also known as the Persian walnut or Chinese walnut. Along with almonds, cashews, and hazelnuts, it is renowned as one of the world’s “four great dried fruits.” It can be eaten raw, roasted, pressed for oil, or used in pastries and candies. Not only is it delicious, but it also boasts high nutritional value, earning it titles such as the “Fruit of Immortality” and the “Longevity Nut.”

　　Ways to eat: In addition to eating raw walnut kernels, you can also boil, roast, glaze with honey, or deep-fry them.

　　Nutritional content: The walnut is recommended by Dr. Morrison, a master of contemporary natural therapy, as a heart-strengthening food. According to analysis, every 100 grams of walnuts contains 20–64 grams of fat, 71% of which is linoleic acid and 12% is alpha-linolenic acid. It also contains 15–20 grams of protein, which is high-quality protein. The fats and proteins in walnuts are among the best nutrients for the brain. It has 10 grams of carbohydrates, as well as calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, riboflavin (vitamin B2), vitamin B6, vitamin E, juglone, lecithin, and tannins, among other nutrients.