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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Jan 24, 2024 · Walnuts contain the highest omega-3 content out of all nuts, and they are one of the most significant plant sources of these healthy fatty acids. A one-ounce portion of walnuts …

Mar 26, 2019 · Walnuts (Juglans regia) are a tree nut belonging to the walnut family. They originated in the Mediterranean region and Central Asia and have been part of the human diet …