A walnut does not need grand promises to earn its place in the kitchen. It is delicious in porridge, with roasted vegetables or as a richly flavoured ingredient in homemade pesto.

A good ingredient, not a miracle cure

The German Nutrition Society recommends a small handful of nuts each day as part of a varied diet: see the DGE’s dietary recommendations. That does not mean we claim walnuts can treat an illness or repair the intestinal wall.

Walnut pesto for everyday cooking

Here is our updated kitchen idea. For around four small portions, blend 80 g of walnuts with a handful of washed parsley or basil, three tablespoons of olive oil and enough water to reach the consistency you like. Season with lemon juice, salt and a little pepper.

English translation: 24 October 2026. The original article date is shown above; historical announcements are not current offers.