A favorite treat for many is peanuts in coconut glaze. But not everyone wonders how this dessert is healthy or harmful.
What are the benefits of peanuts?
The benefits of peanuts are high in protein, healthy fat and vitamins. All nutrients are perfectly absorbed by the body and have a positive effect on it. Proteins are used for muscle building, vegetable fats reduce bad cholesterol, vitamins increase blood coagulation, nourish important organs, improve memory and vision, fiber normalizes the digestive tract.
Due to these properties, peanuts are common in the diet of people who care about their health and appearance. Doctors also prescribe it to debilitated patients for the speedy recovery of the body.
It should be borne in mind that the beneficial properties of nuts are preserved only in fresh form. In fried healthy fats are replaced by harmful carcinogens, and vitamins are destroyed.
How to roast peanuts in a pan?
To preserve the benefits, peanuts are only slightly roasted. The pan is placed on a slow fire, you need to stir the nuts every 5 minutes, no need to cover. Thus, peanuts are dried, while the properties are not lost. On the contrary, the number of beneficial polyphenols increases by a quarter, and they have an antioxidant property.
How to roast peanuts in a pan if it is in the shell? Roasting nuts in the shell is also possible, but it will take much longer. It is more convenient to put the nuts in the oven, where they will dry well without stirring.
What is the harm from peanuts?
The use of peanuts is useful only in limited quantities, because it is a high-calorie product. The daily intake for a healthy person is 50-100 g, while in 100 g of peanuts - 550 calories. Therefore, peanuts are contraindicated for complete people, extra calories are useless. If a person is on a diet and counts calories, then use is possible within the norm - 30 g.
The high fiber content of peanuts can negatively affect people with gastrointestinal problems. Hard particles are annoying, so it is recommended to use milk from fresh walnuts. It does not injure the stomach and intestines and saturates the body with nutrients.
With arthritis, arthrosis and gout, peanuts are not recommended because of their high calorie content, high fiber and protein content.
Who can peanuts in coconut glaze?
It is intended for active children. They have a very fast metabolism. For their healthy growth and restoration of strength, protein, fats and vitamins contained in peanuts are needed. Coconut glazed peanuts are an excellent snack, but they should not be replaced with a meal. Excessive use of sugar glaze will not benefit the child.
For adults, peanuts in coconut glaze can be in very limited quantities, it is better to eat it without glaze. Just 100 grams of dessert in calories is comparable to a full meal. It is best to eat peanuts as part of dishes: meat, vegetable or desserts.
How to choose and store peanuts?
Choosing between and without nuts, it is worth starting from the application. If for direct consumption - in the shell, so the process will drag on and be eaten less. If for cooking - peeled. When peeled, it is clear what quality peanuts are, and in shells, overdried or immature can be caught.
Before use, be sure to wash the product. Then dry in a pan or in the oven. Experts say that in this form it is more useful. Store peanuts in a cool dark place, preferably in the refrigerator. Shelf life depends on temperature. If peanuts began to be bitter, it means that it has deteriorated, and its use is harmful to health.
Keeping peanuts in the form of peanut butter is a good idea for disciplined people. If you add honey and dried fruits to the paste, you get a vitamin, but very high-calorie morning dessert. In the morning, such a tasty treat will charge you with a good mood and fill it with vitamins. Recommended for children and adults for 1 tbsp. l in a day.
Any product has beneficial and harmful properties. With moderate consumption and monitoring the reaction of the body, there should be no undesirable consequences. An exception is individual intolerance. For good health, the diet should be varied. In limited quantities, you can eat everything.