Peanuts

About Peanuts:

• Binomial name: Arachis hypogaea
• Family: Fabaceae
• Subfamily: Faboideae
• Genus: Arachis
• Species: A. hypogaea

The botanical definition of a nut is "a fruit whose ovary wall becomes hard at maturity".
Using this criterion, the peanut is not a nut.
Peanuts are similar in taste and nutritional profile to tree nuts such as walnuts and almonds, and, as a culinary nut.

Nutritional quantity:

1. Fats, Saturated fat, Cholesterol (0%), Sodium, Potassium.
2. Some protein & Vitamins in them are: Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, Cobalamin, and Magnesium.
3. They contain some sugar and fatty acids also.

Is it beneficial to eat peanuts daily?
If you have a constipation problem, take 100 grams of peanuts for one week every day.

Benefits of peanuts:
Eating peanuts has three main health benefits:

1. They support heart health: Peanuts contain more healthful monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats than they do saturated fats. This fat ratio makes peanuts better for the heart than fat sources with a higher proportion of saturated fats.
2. They help in maintaining a healthy weight: Peanuts are full of healthful fats, protein, and fiber, they make a satisfying snack. Eating them in moderation may help a person maintain a healthy weight.
3. They help to manage blood sugar: Peanuts are an excellent food for people with diabetes or a risk of diabetes. Peanuts have a low glycemic index (GI), which means they do not cause any major spikes in blood sugar levels.

Risks and considerations:
Peanuts contain proteins called arachin and conarachin. Some people are severely allergic to these proteins.
For these people, peanuts can cause a life-threatening allergic reaction because peanuts are high in calories, so it is sensible to eat them in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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