May aid heart health
Top 3 in Top 10 Health Benefits of Chestnuts
Chestnuts are high in nutrients that are excellent for your heart. To begin with, they include antioxidants like gallic and ellagic acid. According to research, these antioxidants may help protect the heart against oxidative stress, a condition that increases the risk of strokes and heart disease.
Chestnuts are also high in potassium, giving 11% of your daily requirements. Potassium is essential for heart health and helps regulate blood pressure. Furthermore, studies have found that eating a potassium-rich diet may reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 27%, with a 24% lower risk of stroke.
