Hazelnut Benefits: An Anti-Inflammatory Nut That Boosts the Brain

Hazelnut is one of the tastiest and most nutritious nuts. This round, nut-shaped kernel is rich in folic acid, vitamin E, manganese and anti-inflammatory phenolic compounds. Hazelnuts hold a special place in the world's pastry and chocolate industries. In this article, we look at the benefits of hazelnuts and of pure hazelnut butter.

Hazelnut Nutrition Facts

Every 28 grams (about 20 hazelnuts) contains:

• Calories: 178 kcal
• Protein: 4.2 g
• Healthy fat: 17 g (monounsaturated)
• Fiber: 2.7 g
• Vitamin E: 21% of the daily requirement
• Manganese: 87% of the daily requirement
• Copper: 24% of the daily requirement
• Folate: 8% of the daily requirement

Health Benefits of Hazelnuts

1. The Strongest Natural Anti-Inflammatory

Hazelnuts contain unique phenolic compounds such as proanthocyanidins. These compounds have the strongest anti-inflammatory properties among nuts and help reduce chronic inflammation, a factor behind many modern diseases.

2. Better Memory and Brain Function

The combination of vitamin E, manganese and fatty acids in hazelnuts makes them an ideal brain food. Pure hazelnut butter at breakfast can improve focus and memory in school and university students.

3. Heart and Vascular Health

With the highest level of monounsaturated fat (oleic acid) among nuts, hazelnuts help lower bad cholesterol and improve vascular health. According to studies from the Harvard School of Public Health, regular nut consumption reduces the risk of heart disease.

4. Healthy Skin and Hair

The vitamin E and biotin in hazelnuts are good for radiant skin and stronger hair. Hazelnuts also protect the skin from free radical damage.

5. High in Folic Acid

Hazelnuts are one of the richest sources of folic acid among nuts. Folate is essential for pregnant women, nervous system health and the production of red blood cells.

6. A Source of Manganese

With 87% of the daily manganese requirement in every 28 grams, hazelnuts are the best food source of this mineral. Manganese plays a vital role in bone, fat and carbohydrate metabolism.

Hazelnut Butter: Onjil's Luxury Product

Onjil offers three hazelnut products:

Pure Hazelnut Butter

Pure hazelnut butter is 100% premium hazelnuts, with the pure, mild taste of hazelnut and no additives. It is ideal for breakfast, smoothies and desserts.

Hazelnut and Dark Chocolate Butter

Hazelnut and dark chocolate blend is a healthy alternative to Nutella. Pure hazelnuts with real dark chocolate, without palm oil or added sugar.

Hazelnut and White Chocolate Butter

Hazelnut and white chocolate blend has a sweeter, milder taste and is a favorite of children and teenagers.

Delicious Ideas with Hazelnut Butter

1. Healthy Nutella: hazelnut and dark chocolate butter on warm toast
2. Hazelnut smoothie: hazelnut butter + banana + milk + chia seeds
3. Luxury oatmeal: oats + hazelnut butter + chopped dates
4. Fruit dessert: apple and banana slices with a chocolate hazelnut butter dip
5. Stuffed dates: Piarom dates + pure hazelnut butter

Conclusion

Hazelnut is a luxury nut with anti-inflammatory properties that supports the brain, memory and heart health. Onjil pure hazelnut butter and hazelnut and dark chocolate butter are the best ways to enjoy the taste and benefits of hazelnuts.