Cancer

According to a report by National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research, it is suggested that at some point during their lifetime, approximately 39.6 percent of women and men will be diagnosed with cancer. In India, it is estimated that 14.5 lakh people are living with the disease, with over 7 lakh new cases being registered every year and 5,56,400 deaths which are said to be cancer related. An estimated 71 percent of all cancer related deaths are occurring in the age group between 30 to 69 years. Therefore, a healthy eating pattern that includes a variety of plant-based foods such as vegetables, fruits, grains, oils, nuts and seeds, as well as protein and fat-free or low-fat dairy, is associated with a reduced risk of certain types of cancer. Walnuts offer a variety of important nutrients, including good fats, making them an ideal ingredient for plant-based meals. Read More

Diabetes

For many reasons, walnuts can be a nutritious food for people living with diabetes or metabolic syndrome.  Individuals with diabetes or metabolic syndrome often have conditions such as high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, high triglycerides, and obesity, which increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimates the total number of people in India with diabetes to be around 50.8 million in 2010, rising to 87.0 million by 2030. Research has found that including the right type of fats, like those found in walnuts, is particularly important to people with diabetes. Read More

Healthy Aging

The effects of aging can impact the quality of life and the ability to maintain independence. Research on the role of diet on brain health continues to evolve. Limited evidence suggests that eating a diet containing a variety of vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans, and seafood during adulthood is associated with lower risk of age-related cognitive impairment, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Read More

Heart Health

Cardiovascular disease emerged as India’s top killer around the mid-1980s. Since the turn of the century, it is a growing threat. According to WHO data in 2012, one in four Indians died of cardiovascular diseases. Twenty five years of research has concluded that walnuts provide heart-health benefits and that they are one of the first whole foods to receive a qualified health claim about their heart-health benefits from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

• Reducing total cholesterol

• Lowering harmful LDL cholesterol

• Raising beneficial HDL cholesterol

• Decreasing blood pressure

• Reducing inflammation

• Improving blood vessel function

Dr. H.K. Chopra, Sr. Consultant Cardiologist, MoolchandMedcity opines that walnuts are one of the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acid, with 2.5gm of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) per serving. They reduce total cholesterol and LDL ‘bad cholesterol’ and recommend 28gm of walnuts a day to keep the heart attack away. Read More