HAZEL NUTS

The hazelnut, also known as the filbert, is a type of nut that comes from the Corylus tree. It is mostly cultivated in Turkey, Italy, Spain and the United States.

Hazelnuts have a sweet flavor and can be eaten raw, roasted or ground into a paste.

Like other nuts, hazelnuts are rich in nutrients and have a high content of protein, fats, vitamins and minerals. Here are seven evidence-based health benefits of hazelnuts.

• Full of Nutrients
• Loaded With Antioxidants
• Good for the Heart
• Linked With Lower Rates of Cancer
• Decrease Inflammation
• Lower Blood Sugar Levels