Walnuts are the round, single-seeded fruits of the walnut tree. They are packed with essential fatty acids and produce an oil that is a rich emollient and is known for anti-aging properties. The nuts have a delicious taste and crunchy texture and have always been considered as brain food - perhaps because the surface structure of the walnut has a wrinkled appearance, like the brain!
 
Cooking with Walnuts
 
Walnuts are used in many desserts and baked goods such as cookies, cakes, granola, cereals, energy bars, and the ever-popular banana walnut bread. Ground walnuts and walnut flour are also used for baking. 
 
You could add some chopped nuts to chicken and fish right before cooking them for a crunchy texture, add them to yogurt and berries to make a healthy dessert or simply roast the nuts for a healthy snack option.