Preliminary animal research has been investigating the potential benefit walnuts may have on a variety of cancers including breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer. A healthy eating pattern that includes a variety of plant-based foods such as vegetables, fruits, grains, oils, nuts and seeds, as well as protein and fat-free or low-fat dairy, is associated with a reduced risk of certain types of cancers, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Walnuts offer a variety of important nutrients, including good fats, making them an ideal ingredient for plant-based meals.
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