Eating Walnuts For Breakfast May Boost Brain Function

This study found that, compared to a calorie-matched breakfast not containing nuts, consuming 50 grams of walnuts mixed with muesli and yogurt led to faster reaction times during the day and improved memory performance later in the day. Published in the Food & Function journal by researchers from the UK, the study involved 32 healthy adults aged between 18 and 30 years old. The participants completed cognitive tests while their brain activity was monitored for six hours after eating each type of breakfast.

While the study builds on previous research linking nut consumption to cognitive benefits, it is the first to examine the immediate effects of walnuts on brain function across a single day. The brain activity recordings taken during the study indicated that walnuts might help the brain work more efficiently during mentally challenging tasks, while blood tests showed positive changes in glucose and fatty acid levels – factors that could positively influence brain function. The findings suggest that walnuts could provide short-term cognitive advantages, complementing the long-term benefits already associated with nut consumption.

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