Eating Walnuts Every day could Reduce the Chance of Prostate Cancer, Study finds

A daily handful of walnuts may stave off prostate cancer, according to new research published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, reports Daily mail.

 

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men (after skin cancer), but it can often be treated successfully. More than 2 million men in the US count themselves as prostate cancer survivors.

Scientists have found diets rich in the nut, or its oil, slowed tumour growth in mice.
 

They also reduced cholesterol and increased sensitivity to the hormone insulin which helps prevent diabetes.

 

Dr Paul Davis, of the University of California at Davis, said: 'For years, the United States government has been on a crusade against fat, and I think it has been to our detriment.

'Walnuts are a perfect example. While they are high in fat, their fat does not drive prostate cancer growth.

This is because walnuts are a 'superfood' naturally high in a host of health boosting chemicals, including omega-3 fatty acids, and have already been shown to protect against breast cancer and heart disease.

 

 

So, you are hereby advised to diet on walnut.

 

 

 

Credit: Mail online