Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Half Handful Walnuts a day keeps Breast Cancer away


Walnuts

Seed kernel of Walnut

Snack on Walnuts can prevent Breast Cancer 

A new breast cancer study suggests that eating just 2 ounces of walnuts daily prevents breast cancer.

 Walnuts contain gallic acid. 
 

Outer skin coating 

The gallic acid in walnuts is found in its seed coat , the thin coating, or "skin," that surrounds each walnut kernel. 

Gallic acid fight with cancer cells.
Gallic acid, an antioxidant.it has antimicrobial properties and helps regulate cellular communication and protect them from oxidative stress( free radicals)
Walnuts are  the richest food source of gallic acid, contain an impressive 1,625 milligrams (mg) per 100 grams.
Nutritional analysis of walnuts also reveals that they contain omega-3’s, antioxidants, and “phytosterols” which contribute to cancer resistance. 

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