Hazelnuts are sweet, and incredibly nutritious. The hazel is a small deciduous tree, originated in southern Europe and Turkey. It is now being cultivated in many regions of the world, including USA as an important commercial crop.
Health benefits: These nuts are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals and packed with numerous health promoting phyto-chemicals. Altogether, they help protect from diseases and cancers. Hazels are also a rich source of healthy fats, good for heart and digestion, they protect against cancer, and are excellent for vegetarians. Moreover, they reduce risk of heart disease, ensure normal body functions, and they are good for new-born’s health and improve blood cholesterol and triglycerides.
Please note: that nuts pieces are mostly used as an ingredient for baking, shakes, porridge, smoothies or protein products and we do not recommend them to be used as a snack.