
A native to South America and introduced to other tropical countries many centuries ago, peanuts though classified as a nut, are actually not nuts as it belongs to the family of legumes like soy, beans and lentils. In India, they are mostly grown in tropical states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana , Tamil Nadu, Gujrat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan.
Nutrition :
Peanuts or Ground nuts are abundant in protein, healthy fats and dietary fibres that can curb your appetite, lower the risk of heart disease and regulate sugar levels. They are immensely rich in Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorus and B Vitamins which can provide you with a lot of health benefits.
Groundnut Nutrition per 100 gms
Calories 567 kcal
Total Carbohydrate 16g
Dietary fiber 9g
Sugar 4g
Protein 26g
Total Fat 49g
Saturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 18mg
Potassium 705 mg
Calcium 134mg
Iron 6.7mg
Manganese 245mg
Phosphorus 549
Water 7%
Health Benefits :
Heart – friendly
Peanuts help to keep the heart healthy. They lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol levels in the blood, only to prevent coronary artery disease and strokes by promoting healthy blood lipid profile.
Brain Food
It is due to the presence of Vitamin B3 or niacin that helps improve the functionality of the brain and further boosts memory. They also contain a flavonoid known as resveratrol that helps in improving blood flow to the brain.
Helps in weight loss
The combination of fiber, fat and protein in peanuts helps keep you full for longer and lowers your appetite. They are good source of energy that help increase the metabolic rate.
Helps deal with stress and anxiety
Stress and anxiety are two symptoms of depression. Amino acid known as tryptophan present in peanuts releases serotonin a brain chemical that is involved in mood regulation. It keeps us calm and mentally aware.
Best for diabetics
Peanuts make a great snack option for diabetics due to the presence of manganese, a mineral that plays an important role in metabolizing fat and carbohydrate, Calcium absorption and blood sugar regulation. They are known to have a low glycemic index that makes it a perfect go to snack for diabetics.
Good for skin and hair
Vitamins present in peanuts helps in delaying visible significance ageing. It is beneficial for skin. It is also good source of B Vitamins that convert in to biotin only to induce hair growth.
Promotes Fertility
It also contains a good amount of flame. Several studies have shown that women who had a daily consumption of 400 mg of folic acid before and during early pregnancy reduced the risk of having a baby born with a serious neutral tube defect by up to 70%.
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