Equinox Editorial

7 THINGS you should know about

HAZELNUTS

1.

Acts as an Antioxidant Hazelnut is the nut from hazel tree. It is called antioxidant because it helps

in lowering cholesterol level. Often people commonly consume hazelnuts as food.

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Did you know hazelnut oil can compete olive oil in reducing bad cholesterol from our body. It not only decreases the level of bad cholesterol but indeed raises the good cholesterol in our body.

2. Olive Oil or Hazelnut Oil

3.

Hazelnuts are known for their high concentration of oleic acid, the same type of good fat that gives olive oil its beneficial properties.

Lets see how it works

4.4.Oleic acid has been shown to lower the levels of LDL(the bad cholesterol) and increase the levels of HDL(the good cholesterol). Hence presence of oleic acid makes these tasty nuts a heart – healthy , satisfying choice for snacking.

Heart Friendly

5. Health Benefits

• Contain good fats.• Prevent cataracts.• Rich in Phyto-chemicals.• Rich in protein & fiber.• Rich in vitamins & minerals.

6. Kids wonder Cream

The yummy hazelnut chocolate spread “NUTELLA” cream. It contains 70% of hazelnut compare to other creamy spread. Many chocolates containing hazelnut.

7. Did you Know

Hazelnut is a feedstock that is widely used in food industry especially in chocolates.

• 80% - Chocolate sector.• 15% - Cake, biscuit & sweet sector.• 5% - As appetizers.

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