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