Peanuts (peanuts) are not just a treatfor children and adults, but also a valuable medicine, which is confirmed by science. We are accustomed to eat it after heat treatment. Indeed, the roasted peanut becomes very tasty, but it is worth paying attention to the raw nut. In the south of America, for example, where peanut cultivation counts centuries, it is brewed, turning into an elixir of health and beauty.

Nut composition

Peanuts are a third of proteins, and carbohydrates innot more than 10%. This nut is valued for the content of vitamins B, C, PP, many trace elements, as well as antioxidants (polyphenols), capable of removing free radicals from the body. Roasted peanuts contain 25% more polyphenols than raw. And there is a lot of magnesium in it, which is needed by people with heart diseases.

Who is good for eating peanuts?

Peanuts can be eaten by everyone. He gives the necessary energy and vitamins, but for certain diseases, peanuts are especially needed. Thus, it is recommended to eat nuts in diabetes mellitus. First, because free radicals are excreted from the body, and secondly, the vessels are strengthened, which are severely damaged due to elevated blood sugar. The use of peanuts in diabetes mellitus is confirmed. Scientifically proven that about 60 grams of this product reduces blood cholesterol and significantly improves the condition of patients. It is important that from such a large number of raw nuts a person does not recover, so peanuts are also used in dietetics.

It is advisable to eat groundnut to people sufferingheart problems (ischemic disease, atherosclerosis). Due to its antioxidant properties, peanuts are used in the treatment of tumors and premature aging.

Substances contained in peanuts increase the coagulating properties of blood, so it is recommended to eat people with hemophilia and hemorrhagic diathesis.

Tincture peanuts on vodka strengthens the immune system and stimulates the body.

Peanut flour, diluted with boiled water to the 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 in which the peanut is better not to eat.

You can not eat roasted peanuts for those who are overweight, since the calorie content of nuts exceeds 550 calories per 100 g of product.

Ground nut itself is an allergen, and thiscan be its peel, so peanuts are harmful to people prone to bronchial asthma and food allergies, as well as for young children. Ground nut can be included in the diet only after 5-6 years.

A large amount of fiber in the nut can irritate the stomach and intestinal mucosa, so you can not eat peanuts roasted.

How is peanuts?

When roasting peanut nuts in them, the content of antioxidants (polyphenols) increases, but vitamins are destroyed. For example, when diabetes is used, they are recommended in raw form.

In cooking, the nut is often used in fried form, with the temperature treatment it improves its taste. It is added to pastries, ice cream, drinks. Peanut butter is a valuable product.

On the store shelves there is a sweet and salty peanut in bags.

How to choose and store peanuts?

To buy is better than the unpeeled nut, its color should be uniform and without stains. You can not buy peanuts with a musty smell.

The ground nut in the shell must be shaken, the quality grains ring inside and have sufficient weight.

These nuts require the right storage conditions,they do not like damp. In a moist environment, peanuts become infected with mold fungus. In addition, on its surface are formed aftoloxins (substances that disrupt liver function).

It is best to store peanuts (fried and raw) in the refrigerator. In cool conditions, it can maintain its properties for six months.