Benefits of Peanuts

Peanuts are popularly used as seed oil in India.Since they are obtained from the ground,they are also called us groundnuts.It is also known as kadalai in Tamil.It is scientifically known as Arachis hypogea. Peanuts are actually belongs to the legume family and are therefore related to beans and lentils.In the US it is commonly used for butter-peanut butter.The peanuts having some other products like peanut oil,peanut flour and peanut protein.Peanuts products are used in variety of foods like desserts,cakes,snacks and sauces.Especially in India peanuts are also taken as snacks in many households.

Health Benefits

 The health benefits of peanuts includes the following,

• Peanuts are very filling can be considered an effective component of a weight loss diet.Peanuts contains vitamins,minerals,nutrients and antioxidants and thus are rich energy source.
• The healthy nutrients of peanuts are help to prevent heart disease.
• Peanuts are low in carbs.this makes them a good dietary choice for people with diabetes.
• Peanuts are good source of protein.The amino acids present in them are good for proper growth and development of body.
• The poly-phenolic antioxidants are present in the peanuts are can reduce the risk of stomach cancer.
• Peanuts contain B complex vitamins like ribofavin,thiamin and pantothenic acid.Peanut consumption may cut the risk of gallstones.
• Peanuts having minerals like potassium,copper,calcium and zinc.Manganese in peanuts helps in fats,carbohydrates metabolism and regulates blood sugar level.
• Peanuts are helps in fertility.