Walnuts are top of the tree when it comes to heart-healthy nutty superfoods.
Research suggests regular consumption of nuts can reduce the risk of heart disease, certain cancers, and type-2 diabetes.
Until now it has not been clear which nut is number one in terms of health-giving properties.
To answer this question, scientists analysed the antioxidant content of nine types of nut: walnuts, almonds, peanuts, pistachios, hazelnuts, brazil nuts, cashews, macadamias and pecans.
Study leader Dr Joe Vinson, from the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania, said: ”A handful of walnuts contains almost twice as much antioxidants as an equivalent amount of any other commonly consumed nut.”
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