Nut

Walnut

A wrinkled, brain-shaped nut that offers a rare plant source of healthy omega-3 fats for the heart and mind.

🌱 What it is

Walnuts are tree nuts with a distinctive folded shape, prized for their rich, slightly bitter flavor and their plant-based omega-3 fat content.

✨ How it may help

May help support heart and blood vessel health
May help support healthy brain function
May help support healthy cholesterol levels
May help support healthy inflammation levels

🥄 How to use it

Eat a small handful (about 7 walnut halves) most days, on their own or sprinkled over oatmeal, salads, or yogurt.

🥗 Nutrition

Per 1 oz, about 7 halves (28 g) · about 185 calories

Omega-3 (ALA): 2.6 g
Protein: 4.3 g
Magnesium: 45 mg
Fiber: 1.9 g

Source: USDA FoodData Central

⚖️ Caution

A tree-nut allergy is a clear reason to avoid them; they're calorie-dense so keep to a small handful, and store them well since their healthy oils can go rancid over time.

🍃 A note from nature

God shaped this nut like a tiny brain inside its shell, a quiet, whimsical reminder that His provision often matches the very part of us it helps.