Health Kaleidoscope of Peanut

Peanut:

The peanut, or groundnut (Arachis hypogaea), is a species in the legume or "bean" family (Fabaceae).

Health benefits of Peanut :-

• Peanuts contain a compound that may help reduce the risks of cancer and heart disease.Peanuts contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that keep the heart healthy. A good level, of both; monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats results in lowering blood cholesterol levels, and thereby reducing the risk of coronary heart diseases.
• Although peanuts have been considered a high-fat food, the Peanut Institute noted in response to the study that peanuts are a good source of vitamin E, fiber, folic acid, thiamin, niacin, copper, manganese, phosphorous, magnesium, and zinc.
• Peanuts are an extremely high source of plant protein. It should be regularly incorporated in diet for children, vegetarians and protein deficient people.
• Peanuts contain high concentrations of the antioxidant polyphenols, primarily a compound called p-coumaric acid and oleic acid, that not only protect the heart but inhibit the growth of free radicals, keeping infection at bay.
• Peanuts provide our body with essential vitamins, that also help in regulating metabolism, converting fat and carbohydrates into energy, and facilitating bone and tissue formation. A good source of folate, peanuts reduce the incidence of birth defects, and anemia related conditions.

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