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Health Benefits
In addition to providing a quick source of energy and an easy source of plant based protein, hazelnuts offer a variety of other health benefits.
Here are some of the many ways you might benefit from adding hazelnuts into a healthy diet:
Improve Heart Health
Hazelnuts are a source of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s have a number of heart-healthy benefits and have been shown to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Reduce Cancer Risk
Oxidative stress may increase your risk of developing certain types of cancer. Manganese superoxide dismutase—one of the antioxidant enzymes found in hazelnuts—helps decrease oxidative stress and may help reduce your risk of developing cancer.
How to Prepare Hazelnuts
Fresh hazelnuts can be cracked open with a nutcracker and the small seed within can be eaten raw. However, to really benefit from adding hazelnuts to your diet, you can try incorporating them into your cooking and baking. Their bold flavor still stands out when cooked with other flavorful foods, and they pair particularly well with chocolate, figs, plums, bananas, and caramel.
Some delicious foods you can make with hazelnuts include:
- Cookies
- Breads
- Muffins
- Fruitcake
- Brownies
- Pastas
- Salads
- Soups
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