Monday's gale force winds and torrential rain have brought down walnuts by the barrow-load. Above is just a small sample of our newly gathered 2010 stock, which will easily last us through to next autumn. I love walnuts, and eat several each day (highly recommended for good health).
Walnuts contain Linoleic Acid (an Omega 3 fatty acid) which can help reduce Cholesterol, and also has an anti-inflammatory action. They contain Iron, Selenium, Vitamin E, and Zinc. It is also said that eating walnuts can reduce the risk of heart disease (what doesn't). So, all in all a pretty nifty nut. Doctor Cro says 'Eat 6 walnuts a day'.
N.B. The exceptionally clean walnuts that one finds in supermarkets and elsewhere have often been bathed in a bleach solution. This takes away blemishes on the outer shell (usually a sign of a bug inside), and gives them that 'come buy me' look that supermarkets love. Beware! 
