It is popular with hazelnut, with its subtle little taste and its very popular refined flesh of young and old. The French consume nearly 20,000 tonnes each year, a large part of which is used for making a famous spread … Zoom on its health benefits and calories.
The hazelnut is the fruit of common hazelnut from Asia Minor. This small tree belonging to the family of Betulacées measures between 3 and 8 m and appreciates temperate and humid climates. The hazelnut is a hull fruit, just like almond, nut or cashews. Turkey provides 75% of its world production, followed by Italy (15%), and in France it is Corsica, the Pyrénées-Orientales and the South West that produce the most. There are a dozen varieties of hazelnuts that are harvested between the end of summer in August and the start of fall in October.
- Rich in protein, fiber and lipids of excellent qualities, hazelnut is a very feeding And full.
- Its fats, mostly mono-insaturated, would have an impact on the cardiovascular health. In a 2010 publication bringing together the results of 25 studies, researchers have shown that the consumption of hazelnuts but also almonds and nuts could Reduce cholesterol up to 5% total, including one 7% drop in bad cholesterol (LDL).
- Its great richness in antioxidants (vitamin E, tannins, and flavonoids) makes hazelnut a real Health and youth ally. By fighting against free radicals, these antioxidants prevent premature aging of cells, the appearance of certain cancers and degeneration diseases (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson, etc.).
• Grilled hazelnuts: health benefits too?
As with all nuts, hazelnut is never as good for health as when consumed fresh or naturally dried. Grilled or roasted hazelnuts are roasted at high temperatures (at least 170 °), which alters some of their nutritional qualities and could make them more allergenic.
• Hazelnut milk: what benefits?
Hazelnut milk is a good alternative to cow’s milk, provided that it is enriched with calcium, mineral from which it is almost devoid. Rich in mon-insaturated cardio-protective fatty acids, very poor in saturated fats and exempt from gluten, hazelnut milk is Perfect for vegetarians, gluten or lactose intolerants.
• Hazelnut oil: what benefits?
Very scented and tasty, hazelnut oil is very popular with gourmets. Its nutritional composition is like that of hazelnut: excellent! With its high richness in mono-insaturated fatty acids and omega 3 cardio-protectors, hazelnut oil is a healthy oil par excellence. Be careful however, this delicate oil has a very low melting point (temperature at which its fatty acids are distorted), it therefore does not tolerate cooking. It must therefore be Reserved for the seasoning of raw vegetables or added cold on food. Sensitive to rancid, it is preferable to keep it in the refrigerator.
The hazelnuts bring 682 calories per 100 gor substantially the same calorie value as the other shell fruits (almonds, nuts, cashews, etc.).
| Nutrients | Hazelnut: content for 100 g | Nuts, seeds, chataignes: average food |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13.9 g | 13.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.99 g | 20.9 g |
| – including sugars | 4.34 g | 10.6 g |
| – including starch | 0.48 g | 8.0 g |
| Dietary fiber | 9.7 g | 8 g |
| Lipids | 63 g | 39.7 g |
| – including cholesterol | 0 mg | 0.7 mg |
| – including saturated fatty acids | 4.46 g | 8.3 g |
| – including monounsaturated fatty acids | 45.7 g | 16.7 g |
| – including polyunsaturated fatty acids | 7.92 g | 12.3 g |
| Water | 4.46 g | 16 g |
“Despite their strong calorie value, hazelnuts are absolutely not to ban when you watch your line, explains Lise Lafaurie nutritionist in Paris. Their richness in fiber and protein as well as their low glycemic index make them very satisfying, and their exceptional content of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants make it a very healthy snack. A handful of hazelnuts per day is therefore completely compatible with a slimming diet. “
