AMAZING HEALTH BENEFITS OF PEANUTS: The peanut, or groundnut (Arachis hypogaea), is a species in the legume or bean family (Fabaceae). It is an annual herbaceous plant growing 30 to 50 cm (1.0 to 1.6 ft) tall. The leaves are opposite, pinnate with four leaflets (two opposite pairs; no terminal leaflet); each leaflet is 1 to 7 cm (⅜ to 2¾ in) long and 1 to 3 cm (⅜ to 1 inch) across(University of Georgia, 2004). Below are some 20 health benefits of Peanuts: 1. Promotes Fertility: Intake of folic acid, before and during early pregnancy, reduces serious neural tube defects in the fetus by up to 70%. 2. Blood Sugar Regulation: Manganese, abundant in peanuts,plays a vital role in fat and carbohydrate metabolism, calcium absorption, and blood sugar regulation. 3. Cholesterol Control: The mono-unsaturated fatty acids, especially Oleic acid, present in peanuts, help lower bad cholesterol and increasing good cholesterol in the body. Copper also assists in the body’s defense against coronary diseases. 4. Prevents Gallstones: Just eating an ounce of peanuts, or 2 tbps of peanut butter each week, can reduce your risk of gallstones formation or gallbladder diseases, by almost 25%. 5. Fights Depression: Peanuts are good sources of tryptophan, an essential amino acid critical for the production of serotonin, which is one of the key brain chemicals involved in mood regulation. 6. Boosts Memory Power: High levels of Vitamin B3 or Niacin content aid brain function and boosts memory power. Fatty acids provide excellent nutrition for nerve cells in the brain. Additionally, a flavonoid called Resveratrol helps improve blood flow to the brain significantly. 7. Prevents Heart Disease: Peanuts are rich in heart-friendly monounsaturated fats (MUFA) and antioxidants such as .....click and read the rest here: foodnaturesremedies.blogspot.de/2014/03/amazing-health-benefits-of-peanuts.html Do you know Peanuts? if yes, what do you call it in your mother tongue? and how do you eat it...send in your comments and do good to your contacts by sharing this health info with them. Like Good Deeds Alliance Foundation
Posted on: Wed, 05 Mar 2014 11:00:00 +0000
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