Why not Peanut?

all about the what ifs and the why nuts

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PEANUTS FOR GALLSTONES

20 years of studies have shown that eating 1 ounce of nuts, peanuts or peanut butter a week lowers the risk of developing gallstones by 25%

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PEANUTS FOR CANCER PROTECTION

A form of phytosterol called beta-sitoserol is found in high concentrations in some plant oils, seeds, and legumes including peanuts. Phytosterols protect our body against cancer by inhibiting tumor growth.

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PEANUTS FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Eating nuts regularly is associated with a lowered risk of weight gain. Research has shown that people who eat nuts at least twice weekly are much less likely to gain weight than those who almost never eat them.

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PEANUTS FOR FERTILITY

Peanuts contain a good amount of folate. Woman who had a daily intake of 400 micrograms of folic acid before and during early pregnancy reduced the risk of having a baby born with serious neural tube defect by up to 70%

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PEANUTS FOR HEART DISEASE

Reach a handful of peanuts and other nuts at least four times a week to reduce your risk of cardiovascular and coronary heart disease.

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PEANUTS FOR HEART DISEASE

Peanuts are rich in heart-friendly monounsaturated fats and antioxidants such as oleic acid.

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PEANUTS FOR MEMORY

Due to its vitamin B3 or niacin content whose many health benefits include normal brain functioning and boosting memory power.

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PEANUTS FOR DEPRESSION

Peanuts are good source of tryptophan, an essential amino acid which is important for the production of serotonin, one of the key brain chemicals involved in mood regulation.

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PEANUTS FOR LOW CHOLESTEROL

Copper contents of a peanut aid in reducing bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol level.

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PEANUTS FOR MUSCLE

Peanut also increases metabolism which makes it a perfect pre and post workout food

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PEANUTS FOR MUSCLE

Peanuts contain B vitamins that increase energy, prevent muscle spasms and cramps, and help your body effectively absorb protein and fat.

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FUN FACT 109

Peanut butter was invented by the Aztecs. Researchers believe that the ancient Aztecs started mashing up peanuts hundreds of years ago.

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF PEANUTS

Peanut kernels are a good source of dietary protein; compose fine quality amino acids that are essential for growth and development

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF PEANUTS

Peanuts compose sufficient levels of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA),especially oleic acid. MUFA helps lower LDL or "bad cholesterol" and increases HDL or "good cholesterol" level in the blood.

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF PEANUTS

Peanuts are rich in energy (567 calories per 100g) and contain health benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins that are essential for optimum health.