Hello Angels,
The season for local chestnut began in Rome.
You can find street venders on Rome’s corners selling fresh roasted chestnuts as a snack. I see chestnuts sellers as a sign of Christmas arrival which makes me feel happy.
Chestnuts can be eaten raw, roasted , mixed into pastries or ground into flour (it is good for people who have a gluten allergy because they are gluten free).
You can opt chestnuts as a snack (especially when you are at outside). They are low in fat and high in Vitamin C which make them unique among nuts.
Chestnuts are versatile so you can incorporate them into a variety of dishes such as salads, cakes and more.
In today’s post, I would like to share health benefits of one of the most popular nuts in the world, chestnuts.
Health benefits
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Chestnuts are an excellent source of minerals and vitamins such as magnesium and cooper.
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High in fiber which is good for digestion, reduce the risk of constipation. Boiled chestnuts are more digestible than roasted ones.
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Reduce cholesterol
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Chestnuts contain fat soluble B vitamins that promote healthy skin.
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Increase energy levels.
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Chestnuts contain copper,calcium and magnesium which promote stronger bones.
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Great source of antioxidants.
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Great for heart health.
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Help to weight loss.
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Many people hesitate to eat chestnuts because of the high carbonhydrate level. According to researches, chestnuts have several properties aid weight loss.
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They high in fiber so they help you stay fuller for longer. In addition, studies proved that high fiber intake increase the production of hormones that help curb your appetite.
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Reduce inflammation
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Boost immune system
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Chestnuts are loaded with fatty acids, vitamin A and C, zinc and phenolic which boots immune system.
How do you add chestnuts into your diet? As a snack or flour? Let me know below
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