Written by Dr. Sanjana V.B Bhms,dbrm,cdn

Founder & medical director of siahmsr wellness.in

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Hazelnuts

   Hazelnuts are used by people for losing weight, preventing cardiac diseases and for improving gut health.Hazel nuts are nutrients rich nuts of  the hazel tree (Corylus avellana).

The hazelnut is the fruit of the hazel tree and therefore includes any of the nuts deriving from species of the genus corylus especially the nuts of the species corylus avellana.

A hazelnut cob is roughly spherical to oval, about 15–25 millimetres (5⁄8–1 inch) long and 10–15 mm (3⁄8–5⁄8 in) in diameter, with an outer fibrous husk surrounding a smooth shell, while a filbert is more elongated, being about twice as long as its diameter. The nut falls out of the husk when ripe, about seven to eight months after pollination. The  seed is edible and consumed raw, roasted or ground into a paste.

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Health benefits of Hazelnuts

1.improve gut health

Hazelnuts are a good source of dietary fiber which helps to prevent constipation and improves bowel health.

2. antioxidant properties

These nuts are rich in vitamin E and the antioxidant properties of vitamin E helps to improve the health of skin, hair and nervous system.

3.helps cardiovascular health

Hazel nuts have potential to reduce cholesterol and blood sugar level. A few research studies point out that they are able to reduce insulin resistance.
Hazel nuts help to reduce the risk for cardiovascular diseases. A few research studies suggest that.

4. for weight loss

The potential of hazel nuts in obesity reduction is not confirmed. However a few studies with small sample size suggests its role in in weight reduction.

How to include in your diet?

1.As a snack 
2. With breakfast cereals
3. confectionary
4.  For salad dressing

Caution

Those who have allergy to hazelnuts please avoid intake.

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References 

1.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23415431/
2.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5188407/
3.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazelnut

4.https://www.britannica.com/plant/hazelnut