WALNUTS

To say that walnuts are a nutritious food is an understatement. This pouch of hand-cracked, shelled walnuts is a great source of protein, fiber, and essential fatty acids. Walnut skin sometimes has a slighter bitter favor, but the nut itself is mild, earthy, and a little tangy - making it excellent to incorporate in any kind of dish!

HEALTHY SNACKS:

Eating walnuts must be the tastiest way to protect your heart and your mind. Just a handful lowers bad cholesterol and improves the way your blood vessels function. Loaded with omega-3 fat, they help reduce heart disease risk and promote better brain function. Walnuts also help fight oxidative stress and inflammation, promote gut health, and control appetite. Eating walnuts can also help support sperm health and male fertility. A good source of the mineral copper, walnuts also promote bone health and decrease the risk of osteoporosis.

HOW TO USE:

While raw walnuts are healthiest, they can also be toasted, pressed for oil, crushed for sauces or pastes, or used to create nut milk. Add crunch to salads and side dishes, boost the nutrient content of desserts and snack bars or enjoy plant-based crumbles in tacos, casseroles, and more. You can also use crushed TGT Walnuts as a coating on fish or chicken or simply incorporate walnuts into any baked goods.

DID YOU KNOW?

The brain look-alike is not an imposter, but a bonafide brain food! Walnuts are the top nut for brain health. They have a significantly high concentration of DHA, a type of Omega-3 fatty acid that has been shown to protect brain health in newborns, improve cognitive performance in adults and prevent age-related cognitive decline.

HOW TO STORE:

Once opened, transfer to an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place. When storing walnuts in the refrigerator, store them away from foods with strong odors because they pick up strong scents pretty quickly.