What you didn’t know about the chestnut:
*In contrast with other nuts, containing just 4% washes off, the chestnut contains 48% water.
*Chestnuts contain less fat of all the nuts with just 1 gram per serving (three chestnuts). The small amount of fat is mainly composed of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. The main fatty acids of the chestnut is the linoleic and linolenic acid, i.e. omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, known for their protective action on the heart.
*Have a high content of carbohydrates, 13 grams. A significant proportion are dietary fibre, necessary for good bowel function.
* The content of the chestnut protein is low and reaches 1 gram per serving.
* The chestnut is the only nut that contains vitamin C, and in an amount of 12 grams per serving. It is also a good source of vitamins of the B complex (containing thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B6 and folic acid).
* Chestnuts are a good source of potassium.
Let’s go and calories:
One serving of roasted chestnuts contains 60 calories (in 100 grams up to 360 calories), as much as a medium piece of fruit. In other words, 2 medium chestnuts or three small will not make your diet by the way.
Caution: the servings are not the same when we talk about sweet chestnut, which is where the sugar in the syrup off the calories.
Try the chestnuts:
Grilled
Boiled in water and milk with oregano
As mashed potatoes next to the meat instead of potato.
Choose chestnuts with a shiny “shell”, a small and not very light, since it is a sign that it is damaged.
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