New research on hazelnuts shows that they are very rich in polyphenols. Polyphenols are special plant nutrients that may protect the body against wear and tear. Another plus about hazelnuts is their skins. The skins of hazelnuts contain a rich supply of pre-biotic fiber which supports a healthy digestive tract. Friendly flora (good bacteria) in our digestive tract feed off of prebiotic fiber. Maintaining a positive balance of friendly bacteria in the gut is important for many processes including digestion, nutrient absorption, and immunity.
Resources:
Calani L, Dall'Asta M, Derlindati E, Scazzina F, Bruni R, Del Rio D. Colonic metabolism of polyphenols from coffee, green tea, and hazelnut skins. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2012 Oct;46 Suppl:S95-9.
Montella R, Coïsson JD, Travaglia F, Locatelli M, Bordiga M, Meyrand M, Barile D, Arlorio M.dentification and Characterization of Water and Alkali Soluble Oligosaccharides from Hazelnut Skin (Corylus avellana L.) Food Chemistry. Feb 2013 [in press]
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