Groundnut

Groundnut also called as Peanut or a monkey nut is small, oval shaped nuts which were perhaps one of the first few domesticated grain legumes by the mankind.

The groundnuts that are available raw, boiled, soaked or roasted boast quite an impressive nutritional profile matching other tree nuts like almonds and walnuts, in taste, vitamins, protein and good fats. 

Peanuts are sold boiled or roasted and are commonly used to produce an edible oil with a high smoke point.

Peanuts are rich in protein, fat, and fiber. Peanuts contain 13 different vitamins including A, B, C and E groups, 26 essential minerals like iron and calcium, zinc and boron. Low on salt, groundnuts also act as natural hunger suppressants as it is loaded with good fats.

There is absolutely zero amount of cholesterol in peanuts. However, they are loaded with fats – only good fats – Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated ones. In fact, more than 80% of these fats are heart healthy fats that are often found in avocados and olive oil, which are known to lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Benefits:

Controls Diabetes

Prevents Cancer

Boosts Memory

Helps in Weight Loss

Skin Glow

Prevents Alzheimer’s disease

Good for Hair Loss control