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31 Days of Raw: Day #3 - WALNUTS!

10/3/2010

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31 Days of Raw: Day #3 WALNUTS

I absolutely love walnuts.  They are wonderfully filling, unbelievably healthy, and a great substitute for cooked items in  several different dishes. They are my “meat” in my raw meatballs, ground meat, taco stuffing, and meatloaf.  They make a wonderful Asian pate with a few other ingredients, and are fabulous in my desserts. Wonderfully versatile, yet so delicious it’s hard to believe they are so good for you!  How good for you?  Let’s see:
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WALNUTS

Heart Health
Walnuts in particular have a unique profile: they are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, which may improve blood lipids and other cardiovascular disease risk factors. Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the health claim "eating 1.5 ounces per day of walnuts as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease".

Bone Health
A study evaluating the effect of dietary alpha-linolenic acid (ALA/omega-3s) provided by walnuts and flaxseed, on bone turnover found bone health improved with ALA consumption in a clinical research study published in the January 2007 issue of Nutrition Journal

Diabetes
A study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition  found that walnuts, known for their high content of Polyunsaturated Fat (13g), significantly improve metabolic factors in overweight individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Weight Management
Research published in the International Journal of Obesity, evaluated weight loss patterns of overweight men and women and found improved weight loss with consumption of foods such as walnuts.

Brain Health
Walnuts also benefit the brain. Not only do they resemble a brain in appearance, they are often referred to as a "brain food" because of their high content of omega-3 fatty acids. The membranes of cells in the brain primarily consist of fats and are responsible for important nutrients to enter cells and for waste products to exit cells. Omega-3 plays a major role in this process.

Studies in the US and other countries suggest a low dietary intake of omega-3 may be linked to depression. It is also believed to be connected with ADHD. According to a recent study, at Purdue University, children with low levels of omega-3 were more likely to be hyperactive, display behavioral problems, and have learning disabilities.



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Raw “Fudge”
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1 cup raisins
In a food processor with an “S” blade….process walnuts with the raisins until the oils are released from the walnuts and it’s a sticky mess. Now, you can roll it into bite size balls/squares/into molds (cookie cutters are fun) and refrigerate it.  Press it into a pan and smother it in peanut butter (or Raw Almond Butter if you can) for an incredible dessert. It’s a wonderful pie crust as well.  Do whatever you like…it doesn’t need cacao or carob to make it fudgy…it’s already a great taste and consistency. ENJOY and be creative!

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jennifer m link
9/19/2011 06:59:51 am

such a great little recipe! i tried it with walnuts and dates and sprinkled in a pinch of cinnamon, and it was really great this way too! so many possibilities..

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    Haley is passionate about Raw Food and how God has used it to heal her. She loves to share what she knows with anyone who is curious, and finds herself talking to everyone around her about her lifestyle. 

    God comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.  For the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his comfort through Christ. Even when we are weighed down with troubles, it is for your comfort and salvation! For when we ourselves are comforted, we will certainly comfort you. Then you can patiently endure the same things we suffer. We are confident that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in the comfort God gives us. (2 Corinthians 3-7)

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