Kashmiri Walnuts

Description

Kashmiri Walnuts – are grown naturally in the valleys of Kashmir, sans any preservatives. Walnuts are known as “doon” in Kashmir.
Kashmir is India’s main contributor in walnut production. These are grown mostly in the Shopian and Kupwara region. Walnut trees can grow up to 50 – 75 feet in height.

• Walnuts are an excellent source of antioxidants that can help fight oxidative damage in your body, including damage due to “bad” LDL cholesterol, which promotes atherosclerosis.
• Walnuts are a good source of the plant form of omega-3 fat which may help reduce heart disease risk.
• Several plant compounds and nutrients in walnuts may help decrease inflammation reducing the possibility of many chronic diseases.
• The polyphenols in walnuts may reduce your risk of certain cancers, including breast, prostate and colorectal cancers. However, more human studies are needed to confirm this.
• Walnuts helps in controlling weight and type-2 diabetes.
• Walnuts might have more direct effects on blood sugar control as well. Some studies suggest that eating 1 ounce (28 grams) of nuts daily, including walnuts, as part of a heart-healthy diet may help improve blood pressure.

Due to their several health benefits, walnuts are a preferred dry fruit for snacking as well as gifting on auspicious occasions. Kashmir is a major exporter of Walnuts from India. They are local and certified organic, with tons of healthy fats and protein.

Study by Chilkunda et. al showed that Indian Kashmir walnuts are rich in MUFA, PUFA, low in saturated fatty acid and highest antioxidant activity which might be used as a part in our diet which will reduce the risk of coronary artery diseases.