Hazelnut

Nut of scientific name is Corylus Avella, from Betulacae family, of European origin and its ingestion can be made through walnuts and their essential oils used for medicinal and aromatherapy purposes.

Types:

Corylus avellana — found in the wild in western Europe and England

Corylus maxima — native to southeastern Europe and western Asia

Corylus colurna — natural from Turkey

Corylus — Native to Canada, China, and Japan

Corylus americana — originally from North America

Nutrition Facts in 100g serving:

Calories 689.0kcal

Carbohydrates 6.0g

Lipids 66.3g

14.5g Proteins

Sugar 4.3mg

9.5g fiber

Vitamins and Minerals:

Vitamin A 20UI

Vitamin B1 0.3mg

Vitamin B2 0.16mg

Vitamin B3 5.2mg

Vitamin B5 1,1mg

Vitamin B6 0.59mg

Vitamin C 6.3mg

Vitamin E 25mg

Vitamin K <0.1mg

Folate 73,0mcg

Calcium 250.0mg

Phosphorus 270,0mg

Magnesium 160mg

Manganese 7.1mg

Potassium 680.0mg

Iron 3.0mg

Copper 2.0mg

Zinc 2.0mg

Selenium 2.4mg

Benefits:

Antioxidant

Cardiovascular protector

Anti-inflammatory

Improves cognitive ability

It acts on the digestive system

Slimming

Antitumor

Control of serum glucose

Improves osteopenia and osteoporosis

KNOW MORE:

It is rich in oleic acid.

It helps in lowering “bad” cholesterol, LDL, and in raising “good” cholesterol, HDL.

Helps regulate calcium levels in muscles.

Helps in the synthesis of hormones, improving skin health and repairing damaged DNA.