Nut
Hazelnut
A sweet, round nut rich in vitamin E and good fats that nourish the heart and skin.
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🥄 How to use it
Eat a small handful of raw hazelnuts, or chop them over porridge, salads, and roasted vegetables.
How much: A small handful, about an ounce (roughly 20 nuts), most days of the week.
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Hazelnuts have been gathered from hedgerows since the Stone Age, and for good reason: they are unusually rich in vitaminA natural substance your body needs in small amounts to stay healthy, like vitamin C or D. More → E, the antioxidantA helpful substance in colorful fruits and vegetables that protects your cells from everyday wear and tear. More → that helps protect cells and keep skin supple, along with the same monounsaturated fats that make olive oil so kind to the heart. They also carry folate, magnesium, and a little plant protein.
Like all nuts they are rich, so a small daily handful is the wholesome measure. They are best raw or lightly roasted; the chocolate-hazelnut spreads on store shelves are mostly sugar and bear little resemblance to the simple, nourishing nut itself.
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⚖️ Cautions
- Tree nuts are a common allergen; avoid if you are sensitive.
- Calorie-dense, so keep to a small handful rather than a large bowl.
📚 Why we trust it
- Ancient European nut eaten whole for energy
- Studied for vitamin E and monounsaturated fats
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🕊️ A word of encouragement
Even the smallest seed carries the whole tree within it. You hold more capacity for renewal than you know.
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