Walnuts are one of the most common nuts today among the health conscious community. Walnuts are mineral rich. Though they are rich in fats, they are mostly polyunsaturated fats and have high percentage of omega-6 fatty acid called linoleic acid. They also are know to do wonders for brain health, especially for children.

There is no one right way to consume this nut. They can be had raw. The pair perfectly with a lot of pastries and if you want to go the salad route, you’ll find they fit perfectly well too.

It is also commonly called as Akharot in India.