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IN PHOTO: A vendor sells dry fruits and nuts at a market in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu province, March 14, 2007 Reuters/Stringer

Peanuts are small but they’re definitely packed with all the right nutrients to keep your body from going nuts. They are a favourite snack and even ingredients in baking. Aside from enhancing flavour and keeping the tummy happy, there are also many health benefits of peanuts many people aren’t even aware of. Here are some of them.

  1. Protect against heart diseases. Peanuts are high in antioxidants such as Resveratrol and fatty acids, specifically oleic acid, which fight bad cholesterol. In fact, a study claimed that participants who consumed more peanuts lower their risk of up to 35% from acquiring heart diseases.
  2. Curb your appetite. Have you considered including peanuts in your diet? They can greatly benefit individuals who want to lose weight naturally. They can make you feel fuller for a longer period of time.
  3. Rich in vitamin E. Do you want to have healthy, glowing, and younger looking skin? No need to go under the knife to achieve all these because eating peanuts provides all the vitamin E you need to keep your cells healthy.
  4. Protect against colon cancer. Colon cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world. Reduce your risk of having this ailment by eating peanuts. Folic acid together with other nutrients is believed to be responsible for this.
  5. Protect against diabetes. Another very common lifestyle disease is diabetes. Peanuts can effectively slow down the absorption of carbs. Those who eat peanuts in the morning are most likely to keep their blood sugar level low throughout the day.
  6. Promote brain health. Peanuts are rich in B-complex like riboflavin, thiamine, niacin, and folate among others. These nutrients work together to improve blood flow towards the brain and keep it healthy.
  7. Provide energy. Need an extra boost of energy? Snack on peanuts and you’ll feel instantly recharged. These nuts contain 567 calories per 100 grams. Aside from the energy it provides, your body also gets nutrients like vitamins and minerals.

With all these health benefits of peanuts, who wouldn’t love to eat them? Make sure to include these nutritious nuts into your diet.

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