Arginine and Walnuts

As many of you already know or have been told by your Dr's. The Amino Acid Supplement Arginine is an extremely beneficial addition to our diets during recovery from PC. Arginine increases blood flow as it is a precursor to the body's production of Nitrous Oxide

Walnuts contain a very high level of Arginine, a 100g serving which is approx 7/8 of a cup or 15 walnuts provides 2.5 grams of whole food Arginine

While there are many cardio benefits also from taking this food, it is a worthwhile snack that you may want to add

www.circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/109/13/1609

An interesting study. All of the subjects were on a Mediterranean diet but those on the walnut supplement cut some monounsaturated fat intake to compensate (so as not to increase calories) The daily walnut intake was 40 to 65 g (equivalent to 8 to 13 walnuts)

I went out to the kitchen for a handful of walnuts while writing this.