Hazelnut creams: they're not all the same!
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The organic hazelnut cream is type of delicious vegan spreadable cream, without added chocolate, sugar or salt that maintains all hazelnuts' characteristic nutrients.
Made only with fruits deriving from organic agriculture, organic hazelnut cream does not contain emulsifiers, additives, stabilizers, nor palm oil and, unlike other hazelnut-based creams and types of hazelnut butter on the market (where fruit is present only between 13% -16%), it only uses natural hazelnut oils to give a velvety consistency and an irresistible genuine taste. To make this type of cream we start from the toasting and grinding of whole natural "cold" worked hazelnuts. Contrary to added and refined hazelnut creams, this type of processing maintains the nutritional principles unchanged and is ideal for healthily replenishing energy levels.
Properties of hazelnuts
Hazelnuts are extremely digestible and rich in good fats given by the monounsaturated and polyunsaturated oils which make up 65% of the fruit's caloric content. Hazelnuts fats help keep the cardiovascular system healthy. In particular, it has been widely demonstrated that oleic acid (example of monounsaturated fat) is an excellent bad LDL cholesterol and triglycerides "sweeper" and contributes to prevent and protect against heart diseases.
Hazelnuts are also an excellent source of vitamin E, an important antioxidant that can hinder free radicals and counteract tissues aging. These oilseeds also bring a good dose of B vitamins and trace elements such as iron, copper, zinc, selenium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium.
Major health benefits
We have seen that consuming hazelnuts, even in the form of cream (provided that it is organic), provides numerous nutrients that translate into as many beneficial actions on the body:
- Cardiovascular health: given the presence of unsaturated fats, in particular, oleic acid, the consumption of hazelnuts positively affects the activity of the cardiovascular system.
- Gastrointestinal system: the high fiber content promotes intestinal transit and the expulsion of toxins and waste materials.
- Nervous system well-being: the good magnesium content favors a better efficiency of the nervous system and the muscle contraction capacity. Magnesium also intervenes in promoting relaxation and, thanks to the presence of vitamin B6, in having additional support for neurotransmitters synthesis.
- Osteo-articular action: magnesium also supports the health of bones and joints.
- Healthy and florid epidermis: thanks to the contribution of "good" fats and vitamin E, which has excellent antioxidant action, eating hazelnuts helps protect the skin from free radical damage and excessive exposure to UV rays.
In addition to having a fabulous taste (try to believe!), It is clear how putting hazelnuts in a balanced diet has a beneficial impact on our health. The important thing to evaluate before buying this kind of product is to check that it does not contain refined ingredients that alter its taste and natural creaminess.
Suggested use
Ideal for preparing a quick and tasty snack or breakfast, mix your hazelnut cream well and spread it directly on a slice of bread (preferably wholemeal or rye), biscuits or rusks or, why not, in milk and cereals. The cream is also highly appreciated for the preparation of biscuits, sweet creams, soft cakes, and muffins.
Bonus use: when you are in a hurry and want to fill the hole in your stomach, a nice spoon directly from the jar is enough to feel full of energy again!
