Why You Should Add Chestnuts To Your Diet [Video]

‘Tis the Season!

Fall is here and winter is truly on the horizon. That can only mean one thing: chestnut season!

With healthy snacks being particularly scarce around the upcoming holiday season, it’s always good to know ahead of time what kind of holiday-friendly yet healthy options are available.

Chetnuts are often overlooked and taken for granted. Other tree nuts such as almonds, pistachios, and cashews take center stage, but chestnuts are currently in season and provide a variety of health benefits.

A Healthy Holiday Treat

Unlike a lot of nuts, chestnuts are low in calories with just 245 calories per 100g serving — that’s less than half the amount of calories in the same serving of almonds.

They’re also packed with good fiber, antioxidants, and a heap of other essential nutrients. Particularly …