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making carbs count
FOOD
Christmas Classics
Christmas simply is not complete for most of us without
certain classic ingredients and dishes, some of which
we either love - or hate!
With songs trilling about
chestnuts over an
open fire, a person
with diabetes might
wonder how many carbs are in one
ounce of roasted Chestnuts. Their
carbohydrate content compares with
that of wheat and rice while having
twice as much starch as the potato.
Another seasonal favourite (for some
of us!) is the humble Brussels sprout.
By comparison to these, your average
mince pie is likely to be much higher
in carbohydrates, so fill yourself up
with these nuts and veggies in an
attempt to prevent picking one of
those up after the main course is over
and done with!
Hot rocks
The following is an overview of health
benefits and nutrition of chestnuts
from Healthline.com:
Not only are chestnuts a delicious
treat they are rich in nutrients that
have been linked to many health
benefits. Chestnuts are the edible
nuts of trees and shrubs that belong
to the Castanea genus. They have
a delicious, mildly sweet taste and
are incredibly versatile. You can
incorporate them into a variety of
dishes like stuffings, salads, and
soups.
There are many different types
of chestnuts, and they share similar
qualities. The most common types
include the American chestnut,
Chinese chestnut, Japanese or Korean
chestnut, and European chestnut. It's
worth noting that they're not related
to the water chestnut (Eleocharis
dulcis), a type of aquatic vegetable
popular in Asian cuisine.
Chestnuts contain a wide variety
of antioxidants which are important
for your health. They are also a good
source of nutrients that are great
for your heart. Chestnuts are also a
good source of potassium, providing
11% of your daily needs. Potassium
is important for a healthy heart and
help regulate your blood pressure.
In addition, research has found that
consuming a potassium-rich diet may