Have you been trying to change your diet with the most nutritious foods available? Consider the nutritional information regarding walnuts, and then order your supply from Glenda’s Farmhouse to keep a healthy snack and pantry ingredients readily available.
Glenda’s Farmhouse is an arm of Andersen & Sons Shelling, producing walnuts, almonds, cashews, pecans, and sea salt. We believe in quality and wholesome food.
As a delicious snack and ingredient, walnuts serve as an excellent source of healthy fat that promotes cardiovascular health.
Walnut Nutritional Facts (for one ounce (28g) = 7 walnuts = 14 halves)
- Calories: 183
- Fat: 18g
- Sodium: 0.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 3.8g
- Fiber: 1.9g
- Sugars: 0.7g
- Protein: 4.3g
- Carbs: 3.8g
Walnuts are a low-glycemic food, so they effectively stabilize blood sugar.
The fat in walnuts is mostly polyunsaturated, the type of fat that is good for health.
Walnuts are also a terrific source of protein, manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorus and provide a smaller amount of iron, calcium, zinc, potassium, and selenium. Vitamins from walnuts include vitamin B6, folate, and thiamin.
Eating walnuts can reduce bad cholesterol, increase good cholesterol, lower blood pressure, lower BMI, and other factors that positively affect heart health.
Weight management can be complex in a world full of sweet and savory treats, but walnuts can be a helpful, healthy eating tool. They’re rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
The benefits to the brain from eating walnuts come from the antioxidants and anti-inflammatory phytochemicals within them. These elements prevent damage from aging. Avoiding cognitive decline during aging is another advantage to slipping walnuts into as many recipes as possible.
Reducing inflammation by eating healthy foods can reduce the risk of developing cancer, and walnuts are known to help reduce inflammation.
Remember to Ask about Allergies
Nut allergies are common. We suggest avoiding any tree nuts if a guest has an allergy because of the risk of cross-contamination during preparation. If you plan to include walnuts in a recipe for guests, make sure to ask about allergies before finalizing the menu.
Sourcing Your Walnuts
Keep a supply of walnuts in your pantry to sprinkle into salads, make meat substitutes, and more. Glenda’s Farmhouse is a quality source for these walnuts. We offer regular walnuts and pre-crumbled and flavored walnuts for Mexican, savory, and Asian dishes. These products will make your “Meatless Monday” tasty, easy, and affordable. Even better, your family will find the meals scrumptious!
Storing Your Walnuts
Keep your walnuts in peak freshness for as long as possible. When you plan to use them should dictate whether you keep them in the fridge or freezer. In an airtight container, store them cold, but keep them away from strong odors in your fridge.
The quality tree nuts and sea salts produced by Glenda’s Farmhouse rely on the lessons learned from nearly a century of experience with our family farm.
Now that you have the information regarding the nutritional power of walnuts, order your supply from Glenda’s Farmhouse. We produce quality, wholesome foods for the tables of families across America. Order today or ask questions, either online or by calling (530)839-2236.