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M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
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Navneet Kaur
Diet
Chestnuts are nutritious, delicious, and versatile to use. Here are a few health benefits of chestnuts that you should know.
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Chestnuts offer the benefits of nutrients like dietary fibre, vitamin C, manganese, copper, B- vitamins, and potassium.
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Chestnuts are a good source of many antioxidants like lutein, zeaxanthin, polyphenols, gallic, and ellagic acid.
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Chestnuts support heart health by fighting oxidative stress and regulating blood pressure.
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The high dietary fibre content of chestnuts makes them suitable for a weight loss diet. It provides satiety and prevents hunger cravings.
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The excellent antioxidant profile of chestnuts is also beneficial for controlling inflammation in the body.
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Though Chestnuts contain carbs, their high fibre prevents sudden sugar spikes, making them suitable for a diabetic diet.
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Studies support that antioxidants found in chestnuts may help minimize cancer risk and suppress cancer cell growth.
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