Eat Walnuts in Particular

The walnut is the only nut that provides significant amounts of alpha-linolenic acid, one of the three omega-3 fatty acids. Because your body cannot produce this acid, it needs to be provided daily from other sources. Seven walnuts can fulfill your daily need for these essential fatty acids. Omega-3s are brain food. Their high amounts of unsaturated fat help lower LDL or “bad” cholesterol in your blood and increase HDL, the “good” cholesterol. By eating a handful of walnuts a day, you can also reduce your risk for heat disease.