Autumn is not only a collection of beautiful colors, it is a fragrance. Another thing that we like to eat often in autumn besides pumpkin are chestnuts. They are a prized food in many cultures. They were cultivated more than 6000 years ago. Their regular consumption can help improve he alth. Check out 5 reasons to eat them more often.
They are good for digestion
Delicious chestnuts are rich in fiber, both soluble and insoluble. Soluble helps naturally lower cholesterol and stabilize blood sugar levels. On the other hand, insoluble fiber aids bowel movements and thus reduces the risk of constipation.100 g of roasted chestnuts contain about 6 g of useful fiber.
Stronger Bones
Chestnuts are also rich in copper, a trace element that is important for the he alth of the bone system, but also has an important role in the formation of red blood cells as well as strengthening of the immune system.
Gluten Free
Good news for those of you who are intolerant to gluten or have decided to avoid foods containing it. Chestnuts lack this plant enzyme, so eat them anytime, in a variety of dishes.
Improve brain function
Good brain function needs he althy foods. Chestnuts are high in group B vitamins, which are fat-soluble. They participate in many important processes in the body, such as the breakdown of proteins, the conversion of carbohydrates and fats into energy, improve the condition of the skin, but also brain function.
Just 150 g of chestnuts contain about 21% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin B6. We should add that chestnuts will also provide you with good amounts of folate, thiamin and riboflavin.
Reduce the risk of heart problems
Chestnuts contain good amounts of the trace element manganese. It is a powerful antioxidant and helps eliminate a large proportion of free radicals, thereby reducing the risk of developing cancer and heart disease.
