The indispensable food of winter months is chestnut!

With the winter months came the chestnut season. Here are the great benefits of chestnuts, which are rich in vitamin C…

Nutrition and Diet Specialist Ulaş Özdemir made important statements about chestnut, which is very rich in fiber, minerals and vitamins and is very beneficial for health.

"Chestnut reduces stress, balances blood pressure and cholesterol, strengthens immunity and protects the heart"

Nutrition and Diet Specialist Ulaş Özdemir said that chestnuts contain 170 calories in 100 grams and that 3 medium chestnuts are equivalent to 1 slice of bread. it can meet 21 percent of the daily need” and listed the benefits of chestnut.

Chestnut strengthens immunity by protecting the body thanks to the antioxidant components and vitamin C it contains. Since it is rich in B-complex vitamins, it supports growth and development and helps the formation of red blood cells. It is also protective against the flu.

CHESTNUT PROTECTS FROM DISEASES

Chestnut is protective against diseases as it contains mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

It helps to balance cholesterol and reduce the risk of coronary heart diseases.

Diabetes and kidney patients should pay attention to chestnut consumption

Due to its high potassium content, kidney patients should not consume chestnuts without consulting their physician. Diabetes patients and those who are on a slimming diet should pay attention to the chestnut portion.

CHESTNUT GIVES VITALITY TO THE BODY

The potassium contained in chestnut relieves muscle fatigue and gives vitality to the body. Chestnut reduces the harmful effects of stress. Since chestnuts do not contain gluten, celiac patients, those with gluten intolerance and allergies can easily consume them.

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