288. Eating walnuts linked to healthier habits later in life
Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
Eating walnuts early in life might lead to healthier habits and better overall health later in life. In a new study published in Nutrition Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, researchers at the University of Minnesota used health and diet data from over 3,000 people between the ages of 18 and 30, followed for more than 30 years. They found that those who ate walnuts on a regular basis had higher physical activity levels, gained less weight, and had better overall diet quality years later than did those who did not eat walnuts. Walnut eaters also tended to eat less red meat, refined grains, added sugars, and saturated fats later in life.
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
