Peanuts Benefits



Peanuts belongs to the legume family. There are several varieties of peanuts but Spanish, Runner, Valencia and Virginia are the more common ones. Several things are prepared from peanuts like butter, oil, flour and flakes.

They contains vitamin B, Vitamin E, riboflavin, niacin, folate, calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, manganese, carbohydrates, fats and proteins.

The nut is high in protein content and therefore useful for body building, weak and underweight people.
The nut contains polyphenols p-coumaric acid which is an anti-oxidant. Roasting increases the level of this anti-oxidant. It also contains Coenzyme Q10 which is protective for heart in situations of lack of oxygen.

Unsalted peanuts are helpful in reducing blood cholesterol due to its monosaturated fat content. The vitamin E present in these nuts protects from cardiovascular and cancer. The niacin present in peanuts help in damaged cell recovery and thus helpful in diseases like Alzheimer's and other age related cognitive problems. The calcium content of peanut is good for health of bones. The iron content is helpful in correcting red blood cell function. The fiber content is protective against colon cancer. it helps in the growth of male and female hormones.

The nuts contains bioflavonoid resveratrol which improves blood flow to the brain and as high as 30%. This reduces the risk of stroke. Even small amounts of peanuts in diet can reduce LDL cholesterol by 14%. Intake of peanuts is protective against formation of gallstones. Eating nuts reduces the risk of weight gain.
However some people may have severe a allergy to peanuts.

Mr Ajeet K is a health nutritionist, and over the years has even worked in the capacity of a nutritionist for some of the renowned hospitals! He continues to enjoy studying how food items affect the body, and now has made it his mission to share such information with others.

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