Are chestnuts nuts

universe · #1 Sep 5, 2009, 07:01 AM

I would like to know if water chestnuts are nuts or vegetables as my doctor told me do not eat nuts. Are chestnuts safe for me?

redhed35 · Sep 5, 2009, 07:07 AM

im going to go out on a limb here and risk it...

the hint is in the name...chest- nuts.

yes. chestnuts are nuts.

hheath541 · Sep 5, 2009, 07:09 AM

yes, they are nuts.

Chestnut - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

peanuts, however, are not. they are legumes.

Peanut - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

universe · Sep 5, 2009, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redhed35

im going to go out on a limb here and risk it...

the hint is in the name...chest- nuts.

yes. chestnuts are nuts.

hmm-- by that logic a coconut is a nut...coco-nut.
wrong, coconuts are seeds.

hheath541 · Sep 5, 2009, 01:12 PM

all nuts are seeds.

Ren6 · Sep 14, 2009, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by universe

I would like to know if water chestnuts are nuts or vegetables as my doctor told me do not eat nuts. Are chestnuts safe for me?

Water chestnuts are not nuts...they are tubers. You should be able to eat them, but why not give your doctor's office a call if you're uncertain? Take care...



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