It's chestnut time!

Anna Moll Florit/Ferreries - Chestnuts are a typical autumn food. Their slightly sweet taste and texture make them a versatile ingredient in the kitchen. In addition, it can also provide us with different health benefits.

Chestnuts are rich in complex carbohydrates, which provide us with sustained energy and favor the functioning of the body. They also provide us with fiber, which helps us improve digestion and maintain a healthy weight. It provides us with group B vitamins, essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system, and various minerals such as potassium, magnesium and phosphorus that contribute to good cardiovascular and bone health.

For all this, chestnuts are ideal for providing energy to athletes or people with a high energy cost, as well as to promote digestion and provide a great satiating effect. In addition, they are also beneficial for strengthening the immune system and contributing to good cardiovascular health.

How can we incorporate chestnuts into our diet?

Chestnuts can be prepared in different ways. You can make toast, which is the most traditional way, but we can also make them boiled, incorporate them into purées and creams, incorporate them into fillings or salads. In addition, there are also chestnut flours that can be used to make bread or some sweets to make them a little healthier.