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Walnuts are known as healthy snacks that dieters and health conscious people generally eat
However, health experts claim that too much of these can cause side effects.
Some side effects include weight gain and digestive problems.
Healthy, balanced diets often include a handful or a tablespoon of walnuts like almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and many more. They have always been associated with lower cholesterol, better heart health, and weight loss, but overeating can do the opposite.

Walnut benefits

Walnuts are rich in healthy fats, antioxidants, protein, vitamins, fiber, and minerals. Health experts say they can help improve your energy and have also been found to play a role in longevity. Best of all, they can be eaten as is or as an ingredient in one of your favorite dishes. "The benefits of walnuts definitely outweigh any other drawbacks or cons," according to Jerlyn Jones, R.D.N., L.D. Jones is the owner of The Lifestyle Dietitian, and is also the spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Having a handful as a delicious snack when you are hungry is easy to do. Jones said walnuts are delicious snacks, and it becomes easy to forget the recommended daily serving size. She says a handful of walnuts is about a quarter cup, which is about the measure for the recommended serving. Consuming more than is suggested for a daily serving can cause a number of side effects.