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August 08, 2022
Chestnuts are a good source of vitamin C, but also thiamine, riboflavin, niacin. They are low in fat and high in starch and dietary fiber.
Do you like to eat roasted chestnuts? However, in addition to being delicious, these nuts are also an extremely healthy food.
Chestnuts are different from other types of nuts, including because they are low in fat and high in starch and dietary fiber . In fact, they contain twice as much starch as potatoes. They have a crumbly texture and a sweet, mild taste.
Chestnuts are a good source of vitamin C , but also thiamine, riboflavin, niacin. Their composition includes manganese, potassium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium and iron. Zinc and calcium are also present in small amounts.
Nuts contain monounsaturated fats , such as oleic and palmitoleic acid. Studies show that monounsaturated fats in the diet help lower "bad" LDL cholesterol and increase "good" HDL cholesterol in the blood.
This type of nut is believed to be useful for healthy teeth and in the treatment of pyorrhea, and the leaves of the tree are used as a remedy against fever.
Chestnuts are also used for convulsive, whooping cough, as well as other conditions of the respiratory system.
They also help prevent swelling and damage to blood vessels .
Like all other nuts, chestnuts protect against heart risks and give us energy . They help prevent the common cold and increase fertility in men due to the presence of vitamin C.
Chestnuts have a high water content (about 50%), so it is necessary to store them in a cool and dry place, like vegetables.