Bhagyashree Shares The Health Benefits Of Water Chestnuts, Three Ways To Include It In Your Diet

After a successful stint in movies, actor Bhagyashree has now dipped her toes into health and fitness. The 55-year-old actor often takes to her social media to share about healthy foods and why you should include them in your diet. Her social media offers a lot of tips and tricks on eating and staying healthy. Recently, the former actor took to her social media to talk about the benefits of water chestnuts.

Taking to her Instagram, Bhagyashree talked about the nutrients that are packed in water chestnuts, better known as paniphal. She wrote, “Water chestnuts are highly nutritious, even though they contain carbs. They have a low glycemic index, which means the carbs break down slowly, releasing glucose into the bloodstream gradually, as the body needs energy. This helps prevent sudden spikes in blood sugar. They’re also rich in fiber, potassium, manganese, copper, B6, riboflavin, and antioxidants."

As water chestnuts are in season, here is how you can incorporate them into your diet and enjoy this seasonal produce.

Eat Them Raw Or Boiled

Wash them well and peel off the skin. Use a knife or a vegetable peeler to take the skin off and munch on them as a hearty snack. Additionally, you can boil them as well and relish their goodness. Water chestnuts have a sweet and nutty flavour. They taste like raw fresh apples.

Add Them To Salads

Pair chopped or sliced water chestnuts with your salads. It pairs well with lettuce, carrots, and cucumbers.

Use Them In Stir Fries

Asian cuisine often uses water chestnuts in their recipes. You can slice or chop the fruit and stir-fry them with vegetables or even tofu for that extra crunch. They can also be added to noodles or fried rice for that authentic Asian flavour.