New research explains why walnuts are so great for our all-round health.
In case you didn't know, walnuts are a veritable treasure trove of health benefits.
A rich source of antioxidants, this delicious snack has been shown to reduce the risk of colon cancer, lower cholesterol levels, keep heart disease at bay, and even strengthen our brains.
But what is it that makes walnuts so potent in the fight against disease? Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign set out to uncover the health benefits hidden under the walnut's wrinkly shell, and they published their results in The Journal of Nutrition.