“I first saw the site for Disneyland back in 1953, in those days, it was all flat land - no rivers, no mountains, no castles or rocketships - just orange groves, and a few acres of walnut trees.”
— Walt Disney
a variety of trees were to be kept for disneyland and thus were marked with special coloured ribbons. however, a colour blind bulldozer operator innocently plowed through them all. thankfully, walnuts grow in many other places in the world.
made in china
In 2017, China accounted for roughly 51% of the global production of walnuts. In ancient China, rotating walnuts in the palm of the hand was believed to help with blood circulation. In modern times, wealthy collectors seek out big old walnuts that can trade for up to tens of thousands of dollars.
better than the average nut
Where walnuts stand out are in antioxidants. The vitamin E, melatonin and plant compounds found in the paper skin of walnuts provide more antioxidants than most other nuts. Some studies have shown that walnut-rich meals help prevent the oxidative damage of “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
powerful health punch
Walnuts don’t just stand out when it comes to antioxidants, they also have significantly higher omega-3 fatty acids than any other nut. Just a single serving of walnuts can help meet the guideline for an adequate intake of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential fat that can only be acquired from your diet.
18 years
That’s how long 50,000 women were studied for to find that those with the healthiest diets had a 13% lower risk of physical impairment. Which food had a big contribution to a healthy diet in this case? Walnuts.
grey hair begone
When life gives you walnut hulls, make hair dye out of it. Crush the hulls into powder and steep in hot water for several hours, then massage onto your hair and let it sit for 15 - 20mins. Finally, don’t forget to rinse it off. Voila! You now have darker hair for the next 1 - 2 months.