ORGANIC WALNUTS
Elemental Taste-(Sweet), (Heating Energy)

Walnuts are a  source of Alpha linolenic acid and omega-3- fatty acids. Walnuts specifically have higher amounts of omega 3 fatty acids as compared to other nuts.  They are also a source of protein, fiber, magnesium, iron and antioxidants.  

Walnuts are also rich in phytochemical substances that may boost antioxidant levels.  Walnuts also are a source of vitamin E (an antioxidant) and B-complex vitamins.

Walnuts are thought to be one of the oldest tree foods known to man, dating all the way back to 7000 B.C.  The three most popular walnuts consumed today are English or Persian walnuts, black and white walnuts, although over 30 different varieties of walnuts exist today.  

Some are produced in the United States (particularly California), among Turkey, France, China and Romania.  Each year, the nuts are ready for harvest some time around August.

Walnuts make an excellent raw food snack and are extremely versatile.  Raw, organic walnuts add an excellent flavor and texture to raw chocolates as well as salads, desserts, raw vegan flours, raw nut milks, toppings for raw vegan ice creams and more.  

You may be able to find delicious walnut butter in your local health food store.  It can be expensive but it’s worth it!  You can also try making your own walnut butter if you have a masticating juicer.  Simply run the nuts through the juicer with a blank plate attachment, and watch the butter come out!

Cold-pressed walnut oils have also gained quite a popularity today.  The oil can be drizzled on top of raw superfood salads of used in a unique variety of recipes that would replace other oils.

If you choose to keep walnuts in your pantry, you may want to store them in an air-tight container and transfer them to the refrigerator to maintain their freshness.  Some nuts tend to go rancid after a period of time due to the high amount of oil content they contain.  Your nuts will taste better and last longer in the long run if kept cool and out of sunlight.

Walnuts make great raw food snack munchies.  The taste wonderful balanced nicely with raw chocolate and other superfoods.  

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