Peanuts are a commonly consumed food in our country, with a very large planting area. People make many kinds of delicious dishes with peanuts, which can be eaten directly or pressed into peanut oil. Peanuts are rich in nutrition, such as vitamin A, carbohydrates, niacin, and trace elements such as calcium, sodium, zinc, and manganese. In addition, peanuts also contain lecithin, peanut alkaloids, and other substances.

Peanut protein content is very high, second only to soybeans, with 25~30g of protein in every 100g of peanuts. Peanuts are high in fat, with 44.3g of fat in every 100g, most of which is unsaturated fatty acids. Peanuts contain a variety of vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B, and beta-carotene, and do not contain cholesterol. In addition, peanuts also contain dietary fiber and trace elements such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, selenium, copper, manganese, and iodine, and are rich in nearly 20 amino acids. Eating a certain amount of peanuts every day helps improve the nutritional deficiencies and malnutrition of the general population.

Lower cholesterol

The oleic acid, linoleic acid, and other unsaturated fatty acids and plant sterols contained in peanuts are very beneficial to the human body, all of which have the effect of inhibiting the absorption of cholesterol by the human body and promoting the degradation and metabolism of cholesterol, thereby reducing the cholesterol content in the blood and preventing atherosclerosis.

Moisturize and anti-aging

Peanuts contain vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin E, lecithin, protein, amino acids, etc., regular consumption can beautify the skin, make people look radiant, and give the skin a lustrous appearance.

Improve memory

Peanuts are rich in the 8 essential amino acids required by the human body, regular consumption can promote human development, improve memory, and enhance mental agility. In addition, the lecithin and cephalin contained in peanuts are important substances for the nervous system, which can delay brain aging and enhance memory.

Prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases

American scientists have found that peanuts contain a highly bioactive enzyme substance called resveratrol, which can reduce platelet aggregation, prevent atherosclerosis and cerebral infarction, and other cardiovascular diseases.

It is not advisable to eat peanuts in large quantities raw.

High intake of peanuts, which are rich in fat and protein, can lead to indigestion as the body cannot digest and absorb them. Additionally, raw peanuts are also easy to be infected with parasitic eggs or other diseases.

People with cold and damp constitution should not eat peanuts.

Peanuts contain a large amount of protein and fat, and people with spleen deficiency, diarrhea, cold and damp constitution, and poor gastrointestinal function should not eat peanuts.

People with oily skin should not eat peanuts in large quantities.

Peanuts are high in oil content, and people prone to acne and excessive skin oil secretion should not eat peanuts regularly.

Moldy peanuts should not be eaten.

Moldy peanuts are prone to produce aflatoxin B1, a highly potent carcinogen that cannot be decomposed by general heating. Peanuts with a rancid smell should not be eaten either, as this is caused by the oxidation and acidification of fats in peanuts.

People with sprains and strains should not eat peanuts.

The peel of peanuts contains coagulation factors that can prevent the dispersion of blood stasis, exacerbating swelling.

Patients with liver and gallbladder diseases should not eat peanuts.

Peanuts are high in fat and protein, which can stimulate bile secretion, and consuming peanuts can increase the burden on the liver and gallbladder, damaging liver function for patients with liver and gallbladder diseases.

Patients with gout should not eat peanuts.

Research has found that peanuts contain a large amount of purine components, and patients with gout should be cautious about eating peanuts.

Caution: People with allergic constitution should eat peanuts sparingly.

Peanuts are important food allergens, with 1% and 0.5% of children and adults in North America and Europe, respectively, being allergic to peanuts.