Peanuts (peanuts) are not only a treat for children and adults, but also a valuable medicine, as science confirms. We used to eat it after heat treatment. Indeed, roasted peanuts become very tasty, but you should pay attention to raw walnuts. In southern America, for example, where peanuts have been growing for centuries, they are boiled, turning into an elixir of health and beauty.
Walnut composition
Peanuts are one third of proteins, and carbohydrates in it no more than 10%. This nut is appreciated for its content of vitamins B, C, PP, many trace elements, as well as antioxidants (polyphenols) that can remove free radicals from the body. Roasted peanuts contain 25% more polyphenols than raw ones. And it also has a lot of magnesium, which people with heart diseases need.
Who benefits from eating peanuts?
Everyone can eat peanuts. It provides the necessary energy and vitamins, but for some diseases peanuts are especially needed. So, it is recommended to use nuts for diabetes. Firstly, because free radicals are eliminated from the body, and secondly, blood vessels are strengthened, which are severely damaged due to high blood sugar. The benefits of peanuts in diabetes have been confirmed. It is scientifically proven that about 60 grams of this product lowers blood cholesterol and significantly improves the condition of patients. It is important that a person does not recover from such a quantity of raw nuts, therefore peanuts are also used in nutrition.
It is advisable to eat peanuts for people suffering from heart problems (coronary disease, atherosclerosis). Due to its antioxidant properties, peanuts are used in the treatment of tumors and premature aging.
The substances contained in peanuts increase the blood coagulation properties, therefore it is recommended for people with hemophilia and hemorrhagic diathesis.
Tincture of peanut husk on vodka strengthens the immune system and stimulates the body.
Peanut flour, diluted with boiled water to a state of milk, is useful for ulcers of the stomach and intestines (but not in the acute stage).
Who Should Not Eat Peanuts?
Of course, there are health problems where it is better not to eat peanuts.
Roasted peanuts should not be eaten by those who are overweight, because the calorie content of nuts exceeds 550 calories per 100 g of product.
Groundnut itself is an allergen, and it may be its skin, so peanuts are harmful for people prone to asthma and food allergies, as well as for young children. You can only include peanuts in your diet after 5-6 years.
A large amount of fiber in the nut can irritate the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines, so roasted peanuts can not be eaten by ulcers.
How to eat peanuts?
When roasting peanut nuts, they increase the content of antioxidants (polyphenols), but vitamins are destroyed. For example, in diabetes mellitus, it is recommended to use them raw.
In cooking, walnuts are more often used when roasted, with heat treatment their taste improves. It is added to pastries, ice cream, drinks. Peanut butter is also a valuable product .
On the shelves there are sweet and salty peanuts in bags.
How to choose and store peanuts?
It is better to buy an unpeeled nut, its color should be uniform and without spots. Do not buy peanuts with a musty smell.
Inshell peanuts need to be shaken, high-quality grains ring inside and have sufficient weight.
These nuts require the correct storage conditions, they do not like dampness. In a humid environment, peanuts become infected with mold. In addition, aftoloxins (substances that impair liver function) are formed on its surface.
It is best to store peanuts (roasted and raw) in the refrigerator. In cool conditions, it can retain its properties for six months.