News India Live, Digital Desk: Walnut is called ‘brain food’, but do you know that eating it soaked instead of eating it raw is no less than a boon for your health? Both Ayurveda and modern science recommend eating soaked walnuts. If you consume soaked walnuts on an empty stomach in the morning for 15 consecutive days, you may see surprising changes in your body and especially in the health of your intestines. Let us know what magic this small change does in your body. Improves the health of the digestive system and intestines. Walnuts contain abundant fiber. When you soak it overnight, the phytic acid present in its top layer gets reduced, making it easier to digest. With regular consumption for 15 days, it helps in increasing the good bacteria (Probiotics) in your intestines. This relieves problems like constipation, gas and acidity and speeds up your metabolism, which is also helpful in weight loss. Walnut is a powerhouse of omega-3 fatty acids and alpha-linolenic acid, a protective shield for heart health. Eating soaked walnuts on an empty stomach reduces the level of bad cholesterol (LDL) in the body and increases the amount of good cholesterol. Within 15 days it helps in controlling your blood pressure, thereby reducing the risk of heart diseases to a great extent. It is also considered effective in clearing the dirt accumulated in the arteries. Increases brain power and memory. The structure of walnuts is like that of our brain and it is the best food for the brain. The neuroprotective compounds present in it sharpen memory and increase concentration. Consuming it on an empty stomach in the morning prevents mental fatigue throughout the day and also helps in reducing stress or anxiety. It works like a natural brain booster for students and working professionals. Relief in bone and joint pain. Minerals like calcium, magnesium and phosphorus are found in walnuts which strengthen the bones. The nutrients present in soaked walnuts are better absorbed by the body. After 15 days you will feel that the stiffness and pain in the joints has reduced. Apart from this, it is also beneficial for type-2 diabetes patients as it helps in keeping the blood sugar level stable. The best way and time to soak walnuts is to soak 2 to 3 walnut kernels in a cup of water before sleeping at night. Consume these first thing in the morning. By soaking, the texture of walnut becomes normal, due to which it can be easily eaten even in summer season. Remember, excess of anything is bad, so do not eat more than 3-4 walnuts a day.