{"id":166,"date":"2015-08-22T16:21:23","date_gmt":"2015-08-22T16:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/?p=166"},"modified":"2017-01-20T01:58:57","modified_gmt":"2017-01-20T01:58:57","slug":"are-walnuts-paleo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-walnuts-paleo\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Walnuts Paleo?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Short Answer:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Yes, walnuts are Paleo!
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Walnuts: Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Walnut is the nut of an ornamental tree which is highly prized for its beauty. It has been cultivated for thousands of years. Walnuts are rounded and single-seeded stone fruits<\/a> of the walnut tree. The seed kernels of walnuts are enclosed in a brown seed coat that contains its antioxidants. It has two bumpy lobes which are off white in color and covered by a skin. The flavor of walnuts are fairly mild and earthy and has a crunchy texture.<\/p>\n

There are two most common types of walnuts: English or Persian and black walnuts. The English walnuts originated from Persia. It is the most popular type of walnuts and has a thinner shell. The black walnuts conversely are native to North America and have distinct pungent flavor. Its shell is harder to crack.<\/p>\n

Walnuts are nutrient-dense and contain protein, fiber, antioxidants and essential fatty acids. Minerals such as calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium and zinc are all present in walnuts. It also has vitamins B6 and E.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Eating Walnuts<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Walnuts offer a list of health benefits and it includes the following:<\/p>\n