5 USES OF CHESTNUT YOU SHOULD KNOW 

Chestnut is foods which is popular not only by the sweet, delicious taste, but also by many other interesting effects that few many know. Some people claim that eating chestnuts can help to lose weight; prevent cancer, or beautify themselves. So, Is it true?

THE FIRST USE OF CHESTNUT IS STABILIZING THE BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS

Chestnut contains high levels of soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber is absorbed in water, forms a gel inside intestines, reduces cholesterol and stabilizes blood glucose levels. Insoluble fiber can help you to ease the bowel movements, which helps reduce the risk of constipation and intestinal complications such as inflammation of the intestinal mucosa.

However, people with stomach problems should not eat lots of chestnuts because it makes the stomach to secrete more acid and make the illness worse.

PROVIDING HIGH ENERGY RESOURCES FOR YOUR BODY

Chestnut has a high carbohydrate content (accounted for 45% of the entire weight of chestnuts). Carbohydrates support to recreate, provide energy for the body, and helps to stabilize the nervous system functions.

However, if you are on diet, do not eat a lot of chestnuts.

PROVIDING ABUNDANT VITAMIN RESOURCES TO HELP BRAIN PERFORM BETTER AND PREVENT CANCER

Chestnut contains Vitamin B which is dissolved in lipid and helps the body produce red blood cells, break down proteins, starch metabolism and fat into energy. This process makes skin healthier and enhances brain functions.

Moreover, Vitamin C accounted for 43% in chestnuts is an essential vitamin for teeth, bones and blood vessels. Vitamin C is also considered an antioxidant that helps the body to eliminate harmful free radicals. Thus, we can say, chestnuts also prevent cancer caused by free radicals.

PROVIDING ABUNDANT MINERALS

Besides popular vitamins above, chestnuts also contain many helpful minerals that have enhancement effects on your health and prevent illness.

Manga: is one of the antioxidants. It is capable of eliminating free radicals in the body and reducing the risk of cancer, heart disease and slowing down the aging process,…

Folate and folic acid: are essential for the formation of red blood cells, DNA synthesis. Chestnut is one of the nuts recommended for pregnant women to help prevent neural tube defects in the fetus.

Copper: enhances bone strength, blood cell formation and stabilizes nerve function, strengthens the immune system.

PROTECTING YOUR HEART

In 518g of chestnuts, there are 100g of potassium - a nutrient helps hypertensive action of sodium access, reduce heart rate and blood pressure. Therefore, you should eat chestnuts every day to protect the heart, prevent atherosclerosis and reduce the risk of hypertension.

Source: Internet