Need opinions on chestnuts

[pablodracon]

In my hometown it is the season of chestnuts, and Iwas wondering if they are just as beneficial as some other nuts, ornot. They are dirt cheap here, so I would get a hella lot of them ifthey would turn out to be a healthy addition to my diet. Does anyoneknow how can they benefit a weightlifting brother of yours?

 

[MasonicBodybuilder]

Here is a good article on chestnuts: http://www.livestrong.com/article/412433-health-benefits-of-water-chestnuts/

They are much lower in calories than other nuts so they might work well for cutting. They are however much lower in protein content.

 

[stevesmi]

nuts and dried fruit we all love to snack on, but unfortunately they have a bit too many calories for my liking.

i think if you are trying to lose weight you want to snack on things like celery or even carrots

 

[Lev Butlerov]

Here is a good article on chestnuts: http://www.livestrong.com/article/412433-health-benefits-of-water-chestnuts/

They are much lower in calories than other nuts so they might work well for cutting. They are however much lower in protein content.

That is one interesting article - even I have learnt something new there.

 

[muskate]

I honestly have never ate a chestnut but I am a big advocate of all things in moderation.

If god made it - it's good for you

If it comes in a box and has a big ingredient list - chances are it's not the best for you.

Here is the nutrition facts for chestnuts. They are very high in carbs so I would treat them as a carb source.

Amount Per 1 oz (28.4 g)100 grams100 grams

Calories 131

% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.4 g	2%
Saturated fat 0.3 g	1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.5 g
Monounsaturated fat 0.5 g
Cholesterol 0 mg	0%
Sodium 27 mg	1%
Potassium 715 mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 28 g	9%
Protein 2 g	4%

Vitamin A	0%	Vitamin C	44%
Calcium	4%	Iron	9%
Vitamin D	0%	Vitamin B-6	10%
Vitamin B-12	0%	Magnesium	13%