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Hazelnuts.

 

They provide protein, fibre, unsaturated fats and LOADS of other vitamins and minerals, and if that isn’t enough to get you popping them in your mouth, then here are . . .

 

4 Reasons to Start Enjoying Hazelnuts

Heart Health |Aside from being a great source of fibre, these nuts contain a large amount of monounsaturated fatty acids – helping reduce LDL cholesterol (bad) and increase HDL cholesterol (good) in our body

Inflammation | Helping reduce inflammation in our body due to their rich source of vitamin E

Metabolism| A wonderful metabolism booster due to thiamine (vitamin B1), playing a major part in converting carbs into energy.  The protein, fibre and fat composition of hazelnuts also provides a feeling of fullness, preventing us from overeating and keeping us satisfied for longer

Skin and Hair | The vitamin E in hazelnuts can help maintain healthy skin, hair and nails by improving moisture and elasticity

 

Looking for some more hazelnut inspiration ….. perhaps my Hazelnut + Pumpkin Muffins are what you need in your life!