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Rich in flavor and nutrition, black walnuts are also an ideal snack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"-black-walnuts-vs-english-walnuts-\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Walnuts vs. English Walnuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost notably,  black walnuts are recognized for having a \u003cstrong\u003ebolder, earthier flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e than standard English walnuts. Cultivated only in the U.S. and grown in the wild, black walnuts are also very rare and harder to find than their English counterpart. They have thicker shells that are more tough to crack and can stain hands (these black walnuts already have the shells removed). Black walnuts contain more protein per ounce than any other tree nut, making them a more nutritionally dense snack option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"-black-walnut-recipe-ideas-\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Walnut Recipe Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack walnuts are popular in baked goods, thanks to the rich nutty flavor they impart to recipes. Try them in these \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nuts.com\/recipes\/black-walnut-oatmeal-cookies.html\"\u003eoatmeal cookies\u003c\/a\u003e or add them to sweet confections such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nuts.com\/recipes\/black-walnut-fudge.html\"\u003efudge\u003c\/a\u003e. Black walnuts also make a nice crunchy addition to savory dishes such as quiche, poultry, fish, and more. 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Researchers have compared the effects of walnut and fatty fish consumption on the risk of developing coronary heart disease. They found that although both food sources are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, walnut consumption was more effective at lowering LDL \"bad\" cholesterol in healthy patients than fatty fish consumption. These findings were published in a 2009 study in the \u003cem\u003eAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2) Powerful Antioxidants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walnuts are loaded with protective polyphenols! Compared to nine different types of raw and roasted nuts, walnuts contained the highest total polyphenol content, as demonstrated in a 2012 study published in the journal \u003cem\u003eFood \u0026amp; Function\u003c\/em\u003e. Polyphenols have antioxidant properties that have been associated with the prevention of degenerative diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases and cancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3) Stress Relief:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eating a handful of black walnuts may help ease your mind. A 2010 study published in the \u003cem\u003eJournal of the American College of Nutrition\u003c\/em\u003e examined the effect of walnut and walnut oil consumption on adults with elevated LDL cholesterol levels. 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