The Truth about Nutella
Here in Italy, we have been seeing alot of Nutella and other products containing the Hazel nut. Nutella is a sweet spread you can put on bread or sometimes just eat it plain…or if you are really bold- on carrots (my favorite). But the real question is, since it tastes so good, is it good for you?
Well the answer is YES! Hazel nuts contain a high proportion of essential oils and have many vitamins and minerals. They contain a high dose of vitamin E which is good for the prevention of polyunsaturated fats. It is also one of the few nuts that have vitamin A- which is a natural antioxidant which has cancer- prevention properties. The minerals that hazel nuts contain are manganese, selenium and zinc.
So in other words, hazel nuts or as good, or maybe even better for you, than peanuts (which we all know are good for you too…right?)
So the next time you are sitting down at the table ready for a good balanced breakfast, grab that nutella and dig in, for you now know that tastes arn’t always deceiving!
-Suzanne M.
