Walnut oil, is oil that is being extracted from English walnuts, a delicate, light-coloured, un-refined oil, and is high in polyunsaturated fats.
Walnut oil is derived from nuts that are dried and then cold pressed with a nut like flavour but this oil is best used uncooked because it can have a bitter taste when it is cooked. Walnut oil can be drizzled over salad dressings and use to flavour fish or steaks.
Walnut oil is not popularly used because it is deemed as expensive but just trying it will give you value for your money.
Walnut oil is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, antioxidants, phosphorus, selenium, niacin, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3 and vitamin C.
Walnut oil is known to lower cholesterol, prevents heart disease, stroke, strengthens the immune system, reduces the risk of cancer, slows the aging process, controls blood pressure levels, treats diabetes, improves blood circulation, prevents or treats eczema and relieves constipation. It is also used by painters as a paint thinner and brush cleaner.
Walnuts belong to the tree nut family to which cashews, hazelnuts, pecans and many more nuts are a part of.
The English Walnut was originated in India and the tree has been cultivated for thousands of years, an oil that also contains antibacterial and antiseptic properties.
Although expensive, lovers will love it because it improves the production of sex hormones and studies have shown that a small amount of walnut oil consumed daily can treat menstrual irregularities in women.
Walnut oil can turn rancid easily that is having a buttery taste so it must be kept in a refrigerator in a sealed container.
Walnut oil is also good for the bones it keeps them healthy and strong and prevents disease like osteoporosis, also perfect for the proper function of the brain as it aids in memory and improves learning.
In ending, walnut oil provides benefits for the body and it doesn’t matter the cost, if its good, try it!