Health Benefits of Chestnut

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M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics

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Navneet Kaur

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Chestnuts are nutritious, delicious, and versatile to use. Here are a few health benefits of chestnuts that you should know.

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1. Nutrient-Dense

Chestnuts offer the benefits of nutrients like dietary fibre, vitamin C, manganese, copper, B- vitamins, and potassium.

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2. Rich In Antioxidants

Chestnuts are a good source of many antioxidants like lutein, zeaxanthin, polyphenols, gallic, and ellagic acid.

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3. Support Heart Health

Chestnuts support heart health by fighting oxidative stress and regulating blood pressure.

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4. Aid Weight Loss

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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5. Anti-Inflammatory

The excellent antioxidant profile of chestnuts is also beneficial for controlling inflammation in the body.

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 6. Diabetic-Friendly

Though Chestnuts contain carbs, their high fibre prevents sudden sugar spikes, making them suitable for a diabetic diet.

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7. May reduce cancer risk

Studies support that antioxidants found in chestnuts may help minimize cancer risk and suppress cancer cell growth.

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