Walnuts – known as Akhroot locally in India and Kashmir being the major producer of the nut calls it “DOEN” (singular-DOON). About 2.98 tons of walnuts are cultivated per hectare in Kashmir. Walnuts are beneficial for brain health as well as for Brain functioning. The presence of phytochemicals and high content of polyunsaturated fats offer those potential benefits. The presence of Omega-3 in walnuts also helps in the creation of neurons and reduces oxidative stress too.