Originally published October 18 2005
Ophthalmologist prizes walnuts for their health benefits
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Steven Pratt, author of "Superfoods Rx: Fourteen Foods That Will Change Your Life," discusses the nutritional power of walnuts, which he claims help protect against cataracts and fend off macular degeneration.
Every September, my childhood sleep would be interrupted as ripening walnuts hit our wood-shingled roof.
It sounded like earthbound bowling balls, as heavy nuts hit shingles, the startling sound diminishing as they rolled to the grass from the slanted surface.
When walnuts fell from the tree, most often a fleshy green hull still surrounded the shell.
At first I ate them just to get even.
But as I grew older, I ate them because I loved the bold taste.
My brothers and I gobbled up mountains of warm oatmeal-walnut cookies; playmates, relatives and neighbors ate the leftovers.
Little did I know when I was eating those walnuts that I was eating something that would someday be labeled a "superfood" because of its health-promoting benefits.
If you think you wouldn't like the taste of raw walnuts, place them on a rimmed baking sheet and toast them in a 350 F oven about 5 minutes, or until lightly browned (watch carefully because nuts burn easily).
Place cut side down on rimmed baking sheet and add 1/4-inch warm water.
When cool enough to handle, scoop flesh from skin with large spoon and place in bowl.
Mash with butter and yogurt, plus salt and pepper to taste.
Walnuts add an interesting edge to green salads, especially those that contain sweet fruit and a tangy cheese.
Add cider vinegar, salt and water; process until smooth, adding more water if needed.
In small bowl, combine sugar, kosher salt and black pepper; stir to combine.
In separate bowl, combine flour, soda and salt; stir with whisk until combined.
Add dry ingredients to butter mixture; mix on medium speed until well combined, scraping down sides as needed.
Melt chocolate with butter and both sugars in top of double boiler set over barely simmering (not boiling) water, stirring until smooth.
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