Walnuts are the single best source of nutrients of any nut that there is, hands down. These little nuts look like brains, and guess what? They are super, super good for your brain. A single serving of walnuts contains more than twice the minimum recommendation for omega-3, that little superstar fatty acid that works wonders for both mental and physical health. Walnuts are also high in magnesium, which naturally alleviates anxiety. With omega-3 warding off depression and magnesium fighting off anxiety, you can’t afford to add walnuts to your diet if you are struggling with mental health concerns.

If you aren’t sure about eating nuts, try adding walnut milk to your cereal or coffee. You’ll be able to get the health benefits of walnuts without having to eat them. You can also add them to baked goods, like cookies and sweet breads (but go easy on the sugar, which can derail your mental health) or as a salad topping. If you decide that you like walnuts, there is nothing to stop you from eating them plain. Don’t worry about the shells; you can buy them with the shell already removed. But if you are up for the challenge, get a walnut cracker and enjoy getting the shell off and then eating the rewards of your labor.