(Night) This sweet thing you always eat in the fall… Does it also have a stress-reducing effect?

As autumn arrives, seasonal snacks are gaining popularity. In particular, desserts featuring sweet chestnuts are appearing on the market, and chestnuts are rich in ingredients beneficial to health. Let's take a look at the benefits of chestnuts.

 

◇ Good for heart health and stress relief

 

Chestnuts are high in omega-6 and omega-3, essential fatty acids that the body cannot produce, as well as vitamin C.

 

Omega-6 and Omega-3 prevent heart disease by lowering triglyceride levels and cholesterol attached to blood vessels in the body.

Chestnuts contain the highest amount of Vitamin C among nuts, and because their shells are thick, this vitamin is not lost even when roasted. Vitamin C is effective in relieving fatigue and helps break down alcohol.

This is also why eating raw chestnuts helps prevent hangovers.

Chestnuts are also good for bone health.

 

Chestnuts contain 28mg of calcium per 100g, which increases bone density.

It is a food that is particularly helpful for growing children and menopausal women at high risk of osteoporosis.

Chestnuts are also rich in Vitamin B1. Vitamin B1 helps relieve fatigue and reduce stress. In addition, the yellow kernels of chestnuts are rich in a component called carotenoids.

Carotenoids are representative antioxidants that prevent skin aging and boost immunity.

 

◇ It must be glossy and firm to be delicious

 

To choose delicious chestnuts, you should carefully examine their appearance and weight. Good chestnuts have a deep gloss and feel firm to the touch. You can select tasty chestnuts by choosing those with clean shells, no holes, and that sink rather than float when placed in water.

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Meanwhile, chestnuts should be stored in a cold place at about 0 degrees.

 

This is because leaving them at room temperature can cause them to spoil easily and pose a risk of mold. When storing them, wash them with water to remove dirt, dry them in a shaded area after removing moisture, and then place them in a zip-lock bag or plastic bag.

 

However, it is best to store them by poking holes in them or wrapping them in newspaper or kitchen towels to prevent moisture from accumulating at night. If you boil chestnuts and store them in the freezer, they can be kept for a long time. When peeling chestnuts, pour boiling water over the raw chestnuts and let them sit for about 10 minutes before preparing them. If you do that, you can easily peel the skin.

 

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I boiled them all and peeled them all...

What should I cook to eat?

 

I'm planning to make rice in a pot today,

I guess I should upload some chestnuts.

 

Rice with a sweet chestnut flavor would taste good too.