Is eating raw chestnuts bad for you? Here is the shocking answer

Chestnuts equal fall, of course. Let’s think about roasted chestnuts with candied chestnut, a gourmet ingredient, yes, but not dangerous for our health: as we will see, chestnuts have many properties and excellent benefits for our organism. What do chestnuts contain?
The fruit of the chestnut is the hedgehog and inside we find the seed, the edible part. However, many of its benefits are due to its composition: 50% is water, 45% carbohydrates, while the rest is fiber and mineral salts including phosphorus, sulfur, magnesium, chlorine , potassium and calcium; as well as the presence of B-complex vitamins and Vitamin C.

It’s not this way because chestnuts are good for you and can be useful in many ways; with their properties and their benefits they are indeed very indicated in case of stress, asthenia and convalescence. In addition, chestnut extract has anti-fatigue properties and is therefore particularly suitable for performing leg massages as it tones the skin, helps circulation, stimulates the metabolism and also leaves a feeling of relaxing freshness.

A very useful trick for the first colds is to use chestnuts against coughs. Have you ever tried to prepare a decoction of dry leaves boiled in water for a few minutes and then strained? Do it, you will be happy. Now let’s see the relationship of chestnuts with certain health problems: Cholesterol: special remedy against bad cholesterol, thanks to its high fiber content. Diabetes: no, better to avoid them. Pregnancy: excellent, because they contain folic acid, very useful for the good growth of the fetus. It is good to consume chestnuts in moderation in case of colitis, irritable bowel, bloating and flatulence.

Do chestnuts contain gluten? No, therefore perfectly suitable also for celiacs, the same applies to chestnut flour. Chestnuts are often thought to be fattening but how many calories do they have? Only 190 per 100 grams of chestnuts, so NO, they are not fattening. But let’s go to the center of the article: is it possible to eat raw chestnuts? We know that they are also very good raw but what we would like to advise you is not to eat raw chestnuts because you may face intestinal problems, abdominal pain and swelling. This is why it is always preferable to cook them: try the recipe for grilled chestnuts baked in the oven or the recipe for cooked chestnuts.