{"id":4908,"date":"2023-09-25T17:15:34","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T17:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/?p=4908"},"modified":"2023-09-25T17:15:36","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T17:15:36","slug":"health-benefits-of-water-chestnut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-water-chestnut\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 6 Water Chestnut Benefits You Never Knew!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f21ea7ef3ab\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #4d948b;color:#4d948b\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #4d948b;color:#4d948b\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f21ea7ef3ab\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-water-chestnut\/#Know_your_Water_Chestnut_%E2%80%93_History_and_Nutrition\" >Know your Water Chestnut \u2013 History and Nutrition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-water-chestnut\/#Water_Chestnut_Benefits_%E2%80%93_A_Stream_of_Goodness\" >Water Chestnut Benefits \u2013 A Stream of Goodness<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-water-chestnut\/#1_Water_Chestnut_contains_a_shield_of_antioxidants\" >1. Water Chestnut contains a shield of antioxidants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-water-chestnut\/#2_Your_watchman_in_weight_management\" >2. Your watchman in weight management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-water-chestnut\/#3_Feeds_good_gut_bacteria\" >3. Feeds good gut bacteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-water-chestnut\/#4_Balances_blood_sugar_levels\" >4. Balances blood sugar levels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-water-chestnut\/#5_A_healer_and_protector_of_pain\" >5. A healer and protector of pain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-water-chestnut\/#6_Eases_blood_pressure\" >6. Eases blood pressure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-water-chestnut\/#How_to_eat_water_chestnut\" >How to eat water chestnut?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-water-chestnut\/#What_about_the_precautions\" >What about the precautions?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-water-chestnut\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/health-benefits-of-water-chestnut\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Sometimes, we see fruits that do not look like fruits at all. Neither do they taste sweet and we end up ignoring them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One such fruit that often suffers our ignorance is the water chestnut.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While for many it appears a neutral-tasting fruit but for me, it always had a special place and the subtle earthy flavour always made me eat another piece. Thankfully, I have seen them grow on the outskirts of town in lakes. Covering the entire lake bed with its green foliage and when uprooted, you get this gem of fruit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This aquatic gem, sweet swamp swan, which grows beneath tranquil waters, holds brilliant benefits within its chest. And once I tell you those, you\u2019ll definitely want to eat it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will unearth the many benefits of water chestnut and will also reveal what precautions you must take while eating it. Also, you\u2019ll learn a few interesting facts. Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_your_Water_Chestnut_%E2%80%93_History_and_Nutrition\"><\/span>Know your Water Chestnut \u2013 History and Nutrition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The very name of this fruit can deceive you. Contrary to its name, it is no nut at all. Rather, it is a fruit that grows in wild waters. However, many do consider it as an aquatic vegetable too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>It is also called the Chinese Water Chestnut<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This fruit is thought to be native to Asia, Africa, and Europe. So, what exactly is it? And why is it called water chestnut?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we speak of it, we actually speak about a bulb-shaped part that grows under water. We do not eat the plant at all. These bulbs are crunchy and look a bit like a chestnut, though they are not related. The corm is the part of the plant that stores energy and nutrients. And it&#8217;s the part that&#8217;s harvested and eaten for its nutritional benefits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let\u2019s look at how much nutrition do we get from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Water Chestnut Nutritional Value (per 100 grams)<\/strong><sup>[<a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/170066\/nutrients\">1<\/a>]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Nutrients<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amount<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Calories<\/td><td>97 Kcal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Water<\/td><td>73.5 grams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Carbohydrates<\/td><td>23.9 grams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fibre<\/td><td>3 grams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Protein<\/td><td>1.4 grams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fat<\/td><td>0.1 grams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vitamins<\/td><td>Vitamin C, B, E, K, Folate, Choline, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minerals<\/td><td>Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium, Selenium, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phytonutrients<\/td><td>Ferulic acid, epicatechin gallate, catechin gallate, etc.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially in Northern India, this fruit is widely cherished in the winter season. There, it is known as \u2018Singhara\u2019 in Hindi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s learn how beneficial singhara is for our health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_Chestnut_Benefits_%E2%80%93_A_Stream_of_Goodness\"><\/span>Water Chestnut Benefits \u2013 A Stream of Goodness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Water-chestnut-benefits-infographic-771x1024.png\" alt=\"Water chestnut benefits infographic\" class=\"wp-image-4933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Water-chestnut-benefits-infographic-771x1024.png 771w, https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Water-chestnut-benefits-infographic-226x300.png 226w, https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Water-chestnut-benefits-infographic-768x1020.png 768w, https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Water-chestnut-benefits-infographic-1156x1536.png 1156w, https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Water-chestnut-benefits-infographic-150x199.png 150w, https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Water-chestnut-benefits-infographic.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here is a fun thing to start with \u2013 Magpie Geese (an Australian bird species), eat these bulbs to put on fat. This allows them to gain fat for the wet season and be ready for breeding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But don\u2019t worry. You won\u2019t gain fat from eating these brilliant beauties. All you\u2019ll have are the many benefits that we\u2019ll just be looking at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Water_Chestnut_contains_a_shield_of_antioxidants\"><\/span>1. Water Chestnut contains a shield of antioxidants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start our journey on an alluring note \u2013 water chestnuts contain a high amount of antioxidants. These antioxidants become our shield when we face germs and diseases. They strengthen our immunity and protect our cells from the unnecessary damage done by free radicals. <sup>[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1420-3049\/12\/4\/842\">2<\/a>]<\/sup>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But guarding us from diseases is not the only thing that antioxidants do. They wear many hats and master many tasks. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Antioxidants grace our skin and wash it with soothing youthfulness. <sup>[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8776015\/\">3<\/a>]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Just as we know how important is heart health, so do these wise antioxidants and thus help it. <sup>[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4072837\/\">4<\/a>]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These gentlemen also reach our brains and strengthen the very wirings there. In short \u2013 they boost our cognitive abilities and preserve memories as we age. <sup>[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7582347\/#:~:text=Antioxidants%20act%20to%20directly%20scavenge,antioxidant%20enzymes%20and%20non%2Denzymes.\">5<\/a>]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They also <a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/how-to-detox-body\/\">detox our bodies<\/a> and help us stay sane. <sup>[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10181083\/\">6<\/a>]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By protecting our eyes, these visionary molecules preserve the light for our lives. <sup>[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6523787\/#:~:text=Lutein%20and%20zeaxanthin%20are%20the,10%2C11%2C12%5D.\">7<\/a>]<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not only this, but they also make us happy.&nbsp;<sup>[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6769512\/\">8<\/a>]<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Brilliant right? Totally! And so, many people suggest its intake during diseases. But the brilliance of these beautiful bulbs goes far beyond their antioxidants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Your_watchman_in_weight_management\"><\/span>2. Your watchman in weight management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We all have seen how few calories water chestnut contains. A 100 grams fuels the human body with only 97 calories. This doesn\u2019t stress your system with too much to process. There is no fat or anything that will be hard to digest. All you get are simple carbs, fulsome fibre, and many minerals and vitamins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how does chestnut help in weight management?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Firstly, it contains few calories;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secondly, it contains fibre that induces in us a sense of fullness. When we feel full, we eat less;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then it has a high water content. And <a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/the-importance-of-hydration-for-optimal-digestion\/\">proper body hydration<\/a> means better weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And lastly, it contains many nutrients that boost immunity and health. Consequently, we get efficient at energy management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All these things combine and create a cocktail that works in weight management.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Water Chestnut has been traditionally used as an herbal medicine.<\/em> <sup>[<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25038647\/\">9<\/a>]<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Feeds_good_gut_bacteria\"><\/span>3. Feeds good gut bacteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The digestive force inside your guts, the warriors, are both good and bad. Where the bad bacteria harm us, the good helps us digest food, increase our energy, and arm our bodies with enough strength to knock down the bad guys.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, these good guys need their food too. And this <a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/dietary-tips\/fibre-foods-the-unsung-heroes-in-your-healthy-diet\/\">food comes in the form of fibre<\/a>. However, not all the fibre we eat reaches these guys undigested and well. But resistant starch makes it to them and water chestnut has around 40% resistant starch content.&nbsp;<sup>[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7316906\/#:~:text=The%20water%20chestnut%20flour%20obtained,40.24%25%20(Hussain%20et%20al.\">10<\/a>]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This resistant starch strengthens the good gut bacteria and thus enhances digestion. And don\u2019t we all know how easy peasy breezy life feels when guts stay hale and hearty?&nbsp;<sup>[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7316906\/#:~:text=The%20water%20chestnut%20flour%20obtained,40.24%25%20(Hussain%20et%20al.\">11<\/a>]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Balances_blood_sugar_levels\"><\/span>4. Balances blood sugar levels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Blood health is vital to our well-being, and so are its sugar levels. Elevated blood sugar levels invite a sea full of issues. Persistent high blood sugar can cause fatigue, frequent urination, excessive thirst, nerve issues, etc. This impacts daily life. And worst of all, high blood sugar levels push our bodies to put on weight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means further health issues. Too much negativity. And the potent positivity comes in the form of water chestnuts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The polyphenols found in them have long been known to help maintain blood sugar levels. Today, studies have also found their impact on glucose levels and how it helps in maintaining it, not just elevated levels but dropped too. But, its regular consumption is needed.&nbsp;<sup>[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0308814614007997\">12<\/a>]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not just this, singhara also has a low glycaemic index too \u2013 around 30. This means that your body releases sugar obtained from it slowly into the bloodstream.&nbsp;<sup>[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7316906\/#:~:text=The%20water%20chestnut%20flour%20obtained,40.24%25%20(Hussain%20et%20al.\">13<\/a>]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_A_healer_and_protector_of_pain\"><\/span>5. A healer and protector of pain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Water chestnuts can also work wonders in reducing inflammation and aiding in the body&#8217;s healing processes. Inflammation often shows up as redness, swelling, and pain. But this is a natural response. It indicates your body&#8217;s response to tissue damage. However, when it gets prolonged, health gets tossed up high to the sky and beyond.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water chestnuts contain natural compounds that can help calm down this inflammatory response.&nbsp;<sup>[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4286755\/#:~:text=Water%20chestnut%20(Trapa%20Japonica%20Flerov.)%20is%20an%20aquatic%20plant,Hoque%20and%20Arima%2C%202002).\">14<\/a>]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One key player in inflammation is a molecule called nitric oxide (NO). This becomes an annoyance and leads to increased inflammation when overproduced. Now, this fruit has been found to inhibit the production of NO. This means effectively reduced inflammation \u2013 very beneficial especially for inflammatory skin conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from that, there are many other ways water chestnut reduces inflammation and protects us from unnecessary pain. For example, they also curb the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines like IL-6 and RANTES. These cytokines play a role in chronic inflammatory diseases and lead to a variety of health issues. But let\u2019s not go too much into technicalities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Eases_blood_pressure\"><\/span>6. Eases blood pressure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, as vital as it is to maintain blood glucose levels, so is to maintain blood pressure. A healthy BP means smooth blood circulation without any drama. This blesses our heart with relaxation and keeps arteries happy \u2013 sheer harmony between the heart, blood vessels, and organs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Singhara, our beloved bulb, contains potassium. That too in good amounts \u2013 584 mg per 100 grams \u2013 almost 17% to 20% of our daily requirement. This potassium helps bring our blood pressure to sanity and increase heart health. Another study that proved this had a whopping sample size of 2,47,510 people.&nbsp;<sup>[<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23558164\/\">15<\/a>] [<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21371638\/\">16<\/a>]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we see, the benefits that come from it are immense. And we have not even mentioned the many vitamins and minerals that it blesses us with. Getting eager to eat it? Great! But before it, you must know how to eat it and what precautions to take.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_eat_water_chestnut\"><\/span>How to eat water chestnut?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Water chestnut is a dear part of Chinese cuisine. There, people turn it into flour, make pickles, tin it, turn it into cake, and whatnot. You may choose either of these ways to consume it. However, in India, it is consumed differently. Here are some possible ways to cherish it \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eat raw \u2013 <\/strong>Simply wash, peel, and eat. That\u2019s it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boil \u2013 <\/strong>Another best way is to put them in a pressure cooker with water, and let it whistle a few times. Peel and eat. Add salt for taste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Curry \u2013<\/strong> You may even use the boiled part to prepare Indian-styled curry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flour \u2013<\/strong> If you are behind its starch content, dry your nuts and turn them into flour. Use it as a thicker or for any other purpose you want.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The ways could be as many as you know the recipes. Just ensure you do not turn these healthy delights into unhealthy ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_about_the_precautions\"><\/span>What about the precautions?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Are there any? Yes! Only one.<br>When you consume water chestnuts, make sure you do not get any allergies. Some people see an allergic response after eating them. If you notice one, stop there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the depths of water to the market, water chestnuts travel a hard path of perseverance. And then they often see our ignorance. But it is time we realize the potential of these potent bulbs and give them their well-deserved space in our lives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doesn\u2019t matter if you see it as a fruit or a veggie, what matters is that you eat. It is rich in antioxidants, strengthens our digestive system, balances blood sugar and blood glucose, manages weight, helps with inflammation, and does much known and unknown. Its benefits never cease.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water chestnut might be a product of swamp, but it surely is a sea full of health benefits. So, embrace it. Soon, you\u2019ll start noticing the changes (given your lifestyle and diet are good). 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