Nutella, also known as the best hazelnut spread in the world, is one of the most delicious spreads to ever exist. However, the chocolate and sugar in the spread lead many people to believe that Nutella is unhealthy and fattening, but Nutella proves extremely beneficial to anyone’s lifestyle in many aspects.
Two tablespoons of Nutella provides around four percent of the necessary fiber that the average person needs daily. While it may seem like an insignificant amount, the four percent comes from just placing this mouthwatering spread on a piece of toast. The fiber from the hazelnuts helps strengthen the heart and reduces the risk of heart attacks and other heart diseases, and this amount of Nutella also provides four percent of the average daily iron and calcium intake, which nourishes your red blood cells and bones.
Although the small, questionable statistics fail to prove Nutella's true value, incorporating healthier foods with the spread is how it truly improves one’s diet. Mixing Nutella with Greek yogurt and fruit is an excellent, guilt-free way to enjoy some chocolaty goodness while getting the necessary nutrients. Nutella can be used in protein-heavy recipes, such as smoothies and protein balls. Essentially, the spread can either be used along with peanut butter, or it can serve as peanut butter’s replacement. Nutella can replace peanut butter in sandwiches, on crackers and even in baked goods. Another great snack is homemade Nutella granola bars; breakfast bars like these easily include many healthy seeds such as flax seeds, hemp seeds, chia seeds and oats. The Nutella allows the consumption of these seeds to be much more enjoyable, and anyone can agree that switching to a healthier diet becomes much easier with this delicious incentive.
As one of the most popular spreads in the entire world, Nutella also plays a huge role in our social lives. Including Nutella in a dessert at a party will instantly make it a big hit, and putting a bowl of it out with fruit will serve as perfect finger food! Basically, Nutella will most likely make you more popular. Additionally, Nutella is accepted in cultures worldwide. In France, Nutella is exceedingly popular on crêpes, and bakeries in Italy offer free “smears” to any child who brings a piece of bread to their shop. With its worldwide fame, the cravings for Nutella can be satisfied from anywhere!
Overall, Nutella makes you happier, and this is scientifically proven. The chocolate in the spread contains tryptophan, which is a chemical that releases serotonin, a neurotransmitter that increases happiness into one’s brain. If the heavenly taste of this creamy, sweet creation does not make you happy enough, those chemicals are a guaranteed mood-lifter!
