Chestnuts, low in fat and high in vitamin C, are more similar to fruits than true nuts. They have a spiny husk and a dark brown shell, both of which must be removed before eating. Chestnuts have been ...

Not only are chestnuts a delicious treat, but they are rich in nutrients that have been linked to many health benefits. These include improved heart health, digestive health, and blood sugar control.

Villagers collect water chestnuts at a farm in Hai'an, East China's Jiangsu Province on Wednesday, the day of "Great Heat," the 12th solar term of the traditional Chinese calendar. Water chestnuts, ...