April 26, 2023 – Walnuts appear to be a tasty and nutritious way to boost attention and intelligence as well as psychological maturity in teenagers, according to new research.
Investigators studied 771 healthy adolescents attending 12 high schools in Spain. The youngsters ranged in age from 11 to 16, with an average age of 14.
The students were told to follow healthy eating recommendations and were divided randomly into two groups: 386 received 30 grams per day of raw California walnuts – about 14 walnut halves – to add to their diet, while 385 received no nuts and served as the…