Organic Peanut

Botanical Name : Arachis hypogaea Other Names : The earthnut groundnut goober pindar or peanut Traditional Uses : Peanuts are as popular as they are healthy. They're an excellent plant-based source of protein and high in various vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds. They can be useful as a part of a weight loss diet and may reduce your risk of both heart disease and gallstones Benefits : 1. Healthy Heart Various studies have proven that eating peanuts decreases the chances of suffering from any kind of heart disease. Peanuts contain nutrients that are necessary for having a healthy heart. Magnesium, copper, a healthy ratio of unsaturated fats and antioxidants like resveratrol, keep your heart in a healthy condition.  2. Good Source of Proteins Peanuts are rich in protein content, ranging from 22–30% of its total calories. Peanut butter added on toast or crackers is a good pre-workout or mid day snack adding to the total protein. The requirement of protein, which is necessary for the growth of the children, can also be fulfilled by peanuts.  3. Helps in Weight Loss Peanuts can be added in moderation for those looking to lose weight. The high protein content as well as the healthy unsaturated fats are not only good nutrients for weight loss but also provide high satiety value, thereby preventing one from binge eating. 4. Makes your Brain Sharper For a healthy as well as sharper brain, you require nutrients like vitamin B1, niacin, and folate. When you eat peanuts your body is fueled with these nutrients. As a result, your brain becomes more active and sharp.  5. Strong Bones Ageing causes weakening of several bones present in our body. Therefore, before your bones start to lose their strength, you should focus on eating healthy food options such as peanuts. It is rich in manganese and phosphorus. These nutrients and other vitamins present in peanuts will keep up the strength of your bones, thereby aiding you in your old age.  6. Healthy Skin Peanuts ensure smooth as well as glowing skin. Nutrients like niacin, vitamin B3 and antioxidant- oleic acid not only help to prevent wrinkles but also protect against various skin diseases. 7. Improves Vision When it comes to maintaining eye health, some green leafy vegetables and peanuts are the best food products that can be consumed. Zinc, present in peanuts, helps the body to transfer vitamin A which is required for a clear vision. Also, vitamin E present in peanuts help in slowing down age-related macular degeneration and cataract formation.   8. Reduces the Risk of Cancer Research has shown that eating peanuts can reduce the risk of cancer. Due to proteins and vitamin E present in the peanuts, the risk of cancer is reduced. It has a good content of resveratrol, which helps in preventing cancer with its antioxidant potential.  9. Diabetic friendly nuts Since peanuts have no content of sugar, they are completely safe for diabetic patients. They are rich sources of nutrients and are delicious at the same time. 10. Prevents Gallstone Around 25% of adults annually suffer from gallstone. This is a disease caused by uncontrolled cholesterol levels. Since peanuts control cholesterol, the risk of gallstone can be reduced by consuming it regularly.