{"id":89329,"date":"2024-03-30T10:56:09","date_gmt":"2024-03-30T10:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=89329"},"modified":"2024-03-30T10:56:09","modified_gmt":"2024-03-30T10:56:09","slug":"walnuts-perfect-weight-loss-freindly-snack","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/walnuts-perfect-weight-loss-freindly-snack\/","title":{"rendered":"Walnuts: The Perfect Weight-Loss Friendly Snack"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignfull-width wp-image-89330 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/nuts-walnuts-health-food-diet-snack.jpg\" alt=\"nuts-walnuts-health-food-diet-snack\" width=\"1600\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/nuts-walnuts-health-food-diet-snack.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/nuts-walnuts-health-food-diet-snack-300x106.jpg 300w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/nuts-walnuts-health-food-diet-snack-1024x363.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/nuts-walnuts-health-food-diet-snack-768x272.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/nuts-walnuts-health-food-diet-snack-1536x544.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/nuts-walnuts-health-food-diet-snack-400x142.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/nuts-walnuts-health-food-diet-snack-155x55.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For many, consuming a handful of walnuts midday has become a habit.<em> And it&#8217;s a great idea.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In addition to being a<strong> convenient snack<\/strong> to eat anywhere, walnuts are highly recommended in diets due to their beneficial and protective virtues confirmed by science.<\/p>\n<p>The fundamental rule is to<strong> avoid overdoing the quantities:<\/strong> the recommended daily portion is about 30\u201340 grams, which corresponds to approximately <strong>5\u20136 nuts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/healthy-vegan-snacks-4-recipes\/\">Healthy (and Vegan) Snacks: 4 Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n<p>But why should you reach for a few walnuts when you are craving a snack? <em>Here are three benefits they provide.<\/em><\/p>\n<h1>Why are Walnuts the Ideal Snack?<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignfull-width wp-image-89331 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/walnuts-health-food-diet-snack.jpg\" alt=\"walnuts-health-food-diet-snack\" width=\"1000\" height=\"749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/walnuts-health-food-diet-snack.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/walnuts-health-food-diet-snack-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/walnuts-health-food-diet-snack-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/walnuts-health-food-diet-snack-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/03\/walnuts-health-food-diet-snack-155x116.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>They Provide Energy and Good Mood<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to high amounts of <strong>essential fatty acids,<\/strong> walnuts also contain tryptophan, an amino acid precursor not only of the <strong>mood-enhancing hormone serotonin<\/strong> but also of <strong>melatonin,<\/strong> which <strong>positively influences sleep,<\/strong> valuable for both feeling lively and rested and for staying in shape. During sleep, in fact, certain hormones are produced that regulate the mechanisms of satiety and hunger.<\/p>\n<h2>They are Natural Stress Relievers<\/h2>\n<p>Walnuts are rich in <strong>healthy lipids,<\/strong> useful for the functioning of the <strong>nervous system and assuring your emotional states are more regulated.<\/strong> They also provide good amounts of <strong>magnesium,<\/strong> which helps to <strong>stay away from stress,<\/strong> and <strong>antioxidants<\/strong> such as selenium and vitamin E,<strong> valuable for the brain.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>They are Metabolism Allies<\/h2>\n<p>Walnuts provide <strong>essential amino acids,<\/strong> the building blocks of proteins, essential for the construction of lean mass. They also ensure lipids with <strong>anti-inflammatory action<\/strong> and are valuable for keeping the metabolism efficient. They also guarantee prebiotic fibers that <strong>promote intestinal function, essential for staying in shape.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/how-to-maintain-a-balanced-diet-when-eating-out-often\/\">How To Maintain A Balanced Diet When Eating Out Often<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/number-1-fruit-juice-recommended-nutrition-experts\/\">This is the Number 1 Fruit Juice Recommended by Nutrition Experts<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Photo Credits: Unsplash<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This article first appeared on Grazia.it &#8211; Author: Angela Altomare<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42690,"featured_media":89330,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[8055,8054,6939,30,16,2723],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.5 (Yoast SEO v20.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Walnuts: The Perfect Weight-Loss Friendly Snack - Grazia USA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover why walnuts are the perfect snack for weight loss and overall well-being. 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