Hazelnuts
Nutritional value:
Hazelnut is a kind of oleaginous fruit (mostly unsaturated fatty acids) that is rich in protein, carbohydrates, vitamin E, minerals, and sugar fiber, making it beneficial to reduce cholesterol and prevent colon cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer and other diseases. In addition, hazelnut is a good source of minerals needed by the human body. Hazelnuts can also promote bone growth while balance the blood pressure.
TCM'S view:
Hazelnuts help relieve poor appetite, fatigue, emaciation, and weakness after illness. Eating hazelnuts is beneficial to the healthy development of children.
Tip:
Better each 30 grams daily.
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