Chestnuts treat lazy bowel and anemia is also very rich in starch. From the middle of the last century is a major source of food for many people. The chestnut (Castanea sativa) is a native of southern Europe, but also grows in North Africa and West Asia.
The chestnut belongs to the family of the beech plants have a long life and up to 25 meters. There is a large trunk, broad crown and green leaves oblong shape. Its blooms in summer fruits and chestnuts are mainly four varieties.
The properties of chestnuts
Chestnut / edible / typical autumnal fruit and are characterized by tough brown skin with circular on one side and plain table inside. There are many pleasant taste, high in calories and therefore not suitable for those who follow a diet. The chestnut is rich in starch, is nutritious and reproducing energy, but not only that.
It owns a large percentage of minerals like potassium, which acts as an antiseptic and strengthens the muscles and glands; phosphate (calcifying) – essential for the formation of the cell; sulfur – acting antiseptic and disinfectant particularly important for bone health;
sodium – useful for digestion and essential for the absorption of food; magnesium – a balancing mood and regenerator of the nervous system; calcium – essential for the formation of bone, blood and nerves; chlorine – important for the health of teeth and tendons; iron – for better circulation. Due to their content of vitamin B and phosphorus chestnut helps to balance the nervous system, and potassium helps nutrition. Chestnut flour is useful for those suffering from jaundice.
It contains as much fiber as to avoid the problem of lazy intestine and as a tonic for the venous system is particularly suitable if you have a predisposition to varicose veins or hemorrhoids.
Moreover, the fruits are very rich in carbohydrates have the energy properties and therefore are very effective in physical and intellectual asthenia for athletes or people under stress, but not recommended for diabetics.
The presence of sugars in chestnut is an alternative to food for children allergic to cow’s milk or lactose. The flour used to make soups and desserts for the purpose of obtaining carbohydrate, even in patients who are intolerant to certain foods.
The fiber contained in fruits, is considered very important and has a positive effect on the intestinal peristalsis, has beneficial microflora and on the reduction of cholesterol. The chestnut has been used successfully in cases of anemia, fatigue and food for pregnant women – the power of his contribution is folic acid, which is recommended to prevent some fetal malformations.