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Hazelnuts come from the hazel tree and are perhaps even more famous today for their use in confections such as praline, chocolate truffles and Nutella.
Hazelnut flavor is also commonly added to coffee and liqueurs, and its oil can be used for numerous purposes.
Hazelnuts are an oily fruit that can be eaten raw or used in various preparations, and their benefits are countless.
Discover more about this fruit!
Friend of the heart
Because they are rich in unsaturated fats, hazelnuts have the ability to reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase levels of good cholesterol (HDL), two essential factors for good cardiovascular health.
Studies have shown that consuming 25 grams of hazelnuts per day for 16 weeks resulted in a 2 to 10% reduction in LDL cholesterol, compared to a group that did not consume hazelnuts.
Additionally, a cup of hazelnuts can provide almost half the recommended daily intake of magnesium, a mineral responsible for regulating calcium levels which, when unbalanced, can cause irregular heartbeats.
Additionally, with regulated calcium levels, muscle contractions are stimulated, causing muscles to relax when not needed. This process helps relieve muscle tension, pain, spasms, fatigue, and cramps.
Protective during pregnancy
One of the nutrients present in hazelnuts and essential during pregnancy is folic acid.
A lack of this vitamin in pregnant women can cause malformation of the baby's neural tube, the fetus's primitive nervous system.
Rejuvenates
For those looking to delay the appearance of expression lines, hazelnuts can help. This is because hazelnuts are rich in flavonoids, substances responsible for fighting free radicals and, therefore, cellular aging.
Flavonoids are also able to improve circulation and promote brain health.
Vitamin E, abundant in hazelnuts, is essential for supporting the skin, our body's largest organ. A diet rich in vitamin E helps combat signs of aging (wrinkles and dark spots) as well as sun damage.
Rich in energy
Hazelnuts are very rich in energy and also contain numerous nutrients that are essential for health. Eating 100 grams of hazelnuts will transport up to 628 calories to your body. They are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, such as oleic acid, and the essential fatty acid, linoleic acid.
The nutritional and sensory properties of hazelnuts make them a good source of energy due to their high fat content, no less than 60.5%.
Promotes muscle mass
The high levels of magnesium and calcium in hazelnuts can help maintain and grow healthy muscles. Magnesium helps rebuild muscle tissue, while adequate calcium levels can help prevent muscle fatigue, cramps, and soreness.
For athletes, a serving of hazelnuts is considered a good post-workout snack.
Studies carried out in Italy have shown that high levels of magnesium also contribute to increased muscle strength.
Enhances the functioning of the nervous system
We know that the nervous system needs amino acids to function, while amino acids, in turn, need the support of vitamin B6, a nutrient in which hazelnuts are rich.
Additionally, vitamin B6 is important for the formation of myelin, which insulates nerves and increases the speed and efficiency of electrical impulses, allowing the nervous system to function better. Vitamin B6 may also influence the synthesis of the neurotransmitters serotonin, melatonin, and adrenaline.
Vitamin E is also a great enhancer and supporter of healthy brain activity.
Prevents cancer
The alpha-tocopherol contained in hazelnuts is effective in reducing the risk of bladder cancer, reducing the possibility of occurrence by up to 50%.
Beta-sitosterol, a phytosterol found in hazelnuts, helps reduce the risk of breast and prostate cancer, as well as fight lymphocytic leukemia.
Eating hazelnuts alone does not guarantee a cure for cancer or that it will not occur, but it is undoubtedly a good aid in its prevention.
Credits: Active Life
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