Chestnuts

Chestnuts in Italy

In Italy autumn equals chestnuts. Italians go grazy for them and during the autumnal season they are always present on the italian's tables. Chestnuts contain nutrients essential for our body such as: sugars, fats, proteins, vitamins and mineral salts.

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The origins of chestnuts

Chestnuts bloom during summer and what we eat is the seed of the plant, while the real fruit is the bur.

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Properties of chestnuts

The chestnuts are composed mainly by water that amounts to 50%, while the remaining half is made up of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, fibers and ashes. It also contains minerals including potassium, useful for to recover the muscles after an heavy workout; phosphorus, important for nerve tissues; sulfur, important for bones; magnesium, that is an excellent mood balancer; and furthermore sodium, iron, calcium, zinc, copper and manganese.

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A food supplement for sporty people

If you are looking for a natural energy supplement chestnut can help you fight the states of physical and mental weakness due to the presence of carbohydrates and mineral salts.

100gr. of chestnuts can be compared to a dish of pasta for caloric and carbohydrate intake, with the difference that chestnuts do not contain gluten and therefore are also consumable by those who are affected by celiac disease.

But as I said before they are a food particularly suitable for who practice sport, because they develop the power of the muscles and stimulate blood circulation.

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Do not exaggerate

Despite being considered a little treasure for our health, chestnuts remain a fruit difficult to digest due to the high content of starch, and is not recommended for those suffering from colitis, aerofagia, diabetes, obesity and liver-related pathologies so beware!