Chestnuts are different from other nuts in that they are low in fat and have high starch content. They have a crumbly texture and a sweet, mild flavor. Chestnut are usually eaten boiled or roasted and are often added to stuffing or soups, or served as a side dish. It can also be ground into flour and used for baking. Chestnut is most abundant during winter season but canned and bottled peeled chestnuts are available year-round.
Benefits
Chestnut is a good body builder food and recommended in cases of
emaciation (wasting away of body tissues).
Chestnut aids in the care of the teeth and treatment of pyorrhea.
The leaves are used as remedy in fever.
Chestnut is use in convulsive
cough such as whooping cough and in other condition of the
respiratory organ.
Chestnut can help repair microscopic holes and leaks in blood vessels
and capillaries; it can also help make the vein wall elastic therefore
preventing swelling and damage.
