The three species of walnuts most commonly grown for their seeds are the Persian (or English) walnut (J. regia), originating from Iran, the black walnut (J. nigra) – native to eastern North America – and …

Mar 5, 2025 · Walnuts provide healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals — and that’s just the beginning of how they may support your health.

Dec 12, 2025 · Experts explain the benefits of walnuts, a superfood high in plant-based omega-3 fats, specifically alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory polyphenols, …

Oct 30, 2025 · Walnuts contain healthy fats that help lower your cholesterol and blood pressure. The health benefits of walnuts include improved heart health and brain function. You can also eat walnuts …

Oct 7, 2025 · Learn about the health benefits of walnuts, walnut nutrition, how many to eat each day and tasty tips for how to enjoy them.

Aug 5, 2025 · Walnuts and walnut oil are high in antioxidants that can lower blood sugar levels, which can reduce your risk of diabetes. Studies show these antioxidants have anti-inflammatory effects as …

Nov 5, 2025 · Walnut, genus of about 20 species of deciduous trees of the family Juglandaceae, native to North and South America, southern Europe, Asia, and the West Indies. Several species are …

Dec 12, 2025 · Adding walnuts to your diet can help keep your heart and brain functioning properly. It may also help you fall asleep faster at night and reduce your risk of some diseases.

Feb 8, 2024 · One study found that even though an ounce of walnut has 190 calories, only about 145 are usable. Walnuts also give you some of the iron and magnesium you need – about 10-14% of …

Jul 21, 2023 · Walnuts boast several nutrients — including antioxidants and healthy fats like omega-3s — making them part of heart-healthy diets such as the Mediterranean diet. Here are some of the …