Black Walnut

Black walnut is a walnut with a sweet and earthy taste to them. These walnuts aid in digestion and may clear the intestines of certain parasites. They also may lower blood pressued and cholesterol levels. Black walnuts may have a laxative effect to them so caution should be taken to not overeat them.

Black walnuts are full of antioxidants, fiber, vitamin A, iron and other minerals. They have anti-inflammatory health benefits and may help to prevent against certain inflammatory diseases. The phytochemical compounds are most likely respondible for the anti-inflammatory properties. Additional research needs to be done to find out what all inflammatory diseases black walnuts may help prevent.

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