@the.body.healer: Chestnuts are often grouped with nuts, but nutritionally they behave very differently. They’re naturally lower in fat and higher in carbohydrates, which changes how the body processes them. Because they require less bile and fewer fat-digesting enzymes, many people find chestnuts easier to tolerate than other nuts, especially those with sensitive digestion or difficulty digesting fats. Instead of slowing things down, they tend to provide more accessible energy and support normal gut movement, without the heaviness that richer nuts can create. This difference in structure is exactly why chestnuts are often considered a gentler option when digestion feels compromised.