Many experts believe that the peanut, or peanut, was first discovered in the territory South America. Features of its maturation, chemical composition, contained vitamins in the product determine the popularity of this leguminous plant throughout the world. It is believed that in the first place among the producing countries of the crop is the United States, where it is grown in large quantities, since the production of peanut butter is widespread here.
Quite often, people are interested in what vitamins in peanuts determine its positive effect on the body. However, there are substances in the legume that can become the basis for a ban on its use not only by nutritionists, but also by a therapist, a cardiologist. For this reason, it is necessary to know exactly what kind of vitamins in peanuts are contained in the largest amount.
The chemical composition of the peanut
Studying the chemical composition of peanuts, scientists have found that its nutritional value is almost 640 kilocalories. For this reason, nutritionists recommend refraining from taking large amounts of this product. It is allowed to take no more than 20 grams of peanuts per day, so as not to gain excess weight, but simply to replenish the reserves of vitamins in the body. The amount of basic substances in the product is indicated in the table.
Vitamins found in peanuts
It is known that the beneficial properties of peanuts are due to the increased content of vitamins in it. The composition of the legume contains the following groups of vitamin substances:
| Vitamins per 100 grams of product | Content |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.74 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 19 mg |
| Vitamin B4 | 52 mg |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.75 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 mg |
| Vitamin B9 | 0.025 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5.3 mg |
| Vitamin E | 10 mg |
- B1 - vitamin is responsible for normal functioning nervous system, maintains the water-salt balance of the body, affects the improvement of the functioning of the digestive tract and the cardiac system;
- B2 - vitamin helps to increase the synthesis of hemoglobin, takes part in redox processes, takes part in metabolism, and also helps to strengthen the nail and hair structure of the body;
- B4 - vitamin normalizes cholesterol and fat levels, protects the liver from accumulation in it harmful substances Helps regulate insulin levels
- B5 - vitamin helps to strengthen the immune system, improves the functioning of the nervous system and the condition of blood vessels;
- B6 - vitamin is the main preventer of the development of atherosclerosis, and also improve the functioning of all human organ systems;
- B9 - vitamin helps to rejuvenate the body, accelerates the process of cell regeneration;
- C - vitamin helps to accelerate the absorption of such a mineral as iron, is one of the elements involved in the transport of glucose in the blood, regulates the immune system;
- E - vitamin strengthens the walls of blood vessels and heart muscle, normalizes the immune system, promotes the absorption of nutrients by the body;
- PP is a vitamin necessary for patients with diabetes to maintain normal levels of insulin in the blood.
Due to the fact that vitamins in peanuts are contained in sufficient quantities, it has a very productive effect on the human body. For this reason, there are situations where the diet necessarily contains a product such as a peanut.
Minerals found in peanuts
In addition to vitamins, peanuts contain a certain amount of minerals. They also affect the beneficial properties of peanuts. Experts have identified the following minerals in the culture:
- potassium - ensures the normal functioning of soft tissues in the body;
- phosphorus - maintains the normal condition of bones and teeth, stimulates the growth of new tissue cells, and also stimulates muscle and brain activity;
- magnesium - has a positive effect on bone growth, normalizes pressure indicators, cleans blood vessels;
- calcium - improves the condition of bone and muscle tissue, strengthens them, allows vitamins and nutrients to be absorbed faster in the body;
- sodium - does not allow blood to move from the vessels to the tissues of the body;
- iron - stimulates the transfer of oxygen through blood cells, participates in the formation of hemoglobin;
- zinc - activates the healing processes of cracks, small wounds, promotes cell renewal, slowing down the aging process.
Naturally, it is impossible to immediately understand how peanuts affect the body. In order to feel its beneficial effects, it is necessary to introduce it into your diet not for a day or two, but at least for a month.
Useful properties of peanuts
- increasing the resistance of the nervous system of the body to various harmful factors from the environment;
- prevention of atherosclerosis;
- acceleration of the process of bile formation and its transportation to the intestines, due to which there are improvements in the digestion process;
- improving the ability to concentrate and remember complex and voluminous information;
- improvement of the reproductive function;
- normalization of the cardiovascular system of the body;
- prevention of mutations in the fetuses of pregnant women;
- normalization of the body's hearing apparatus;
- acceleration of the process of hematopoiesis.
Given the health benefits of peanuts, many may decide that 20 grams per day of this product will not be enough to maintain optimal body function. In fact, if you do not dose a portion of the consumed peanuts, you can experience for yourself how harmful they can be. It is especially careful to use them for people who fall into groups for whom peanuts are absolutely contraindicated.
Harmful properties of peanuts
The main harmful properties of this leguminous plant include:
- an increase in the number of thrombosis due to a decrease in the rate of blood flow through the body;
- the presence of diseases such as gout, arthrosis;
- tendency to rapid weight gain, various degrees of obesity.
Separately, it is worth mentioning people and especially children suffering from allergies. Peanuts are one of the foods that are considered a strong allergen. For this reason, the consumption of nuts by children under three years of age is strictly prohibited. In the event that a child has experienced allergic reactions to most foods, it is worth trying to introduce it into the diet gradually, with great care.
Choosing the Right Peanuts
Currently, most of the lovers of nuts prefer their salty version. In addition to certain taste qualities, such peanuts become an excellent snack for beer, which causes health problems in the future. Having decided to get the maximum benefit from the use of this product, it is necessary to choose it correctly in the store or from the hands.
First of all, you should pay attention to the freshness of nuts. In the event that they are in a package, the date of manufacture on the package is carefully considered. When it comes to a leguminous plant purchased by weight, attention is also drawn to the presence of bad nuts among the total mass. If there are blackened products, most of which are cracked, which the seller explains by the peculiarities of transportation, it is better not to buy them.
It is worth taking a closer look at the peanuts sold by people who grow them on their own plots. Considering that this culture is unpretentious and grows well in climatic conditions countries, this option for acquiring nuts is optimal for their lovers. In addition, you should not take them in huge batches, believing that in this way they will last longer. If stored incorrectly, there is a possibility that the product will deteriorate, accumulate a large amount of aflatoxins in itself and become harmful from useful.
In addition, it is not advisable to eat nuts placed in chocolate icing or coconut milk. They undergo such heat treatment that all the useful properties of the product evaporate. Well, given its calorie content in combination with chocolate or coconut milk, one can only guess to what degree of obesity such a diet will lead to. And yet, it is worth trying to introduce nuts into the diet gradually, responsibly approaching their choice.
What is useful peanuts
Peanuts in shell and shelled
Delicious and crunchy, peanuts are perhaps one of the most famous crops masquerading as nuts. Peanuts are not a nut in terms of Botany, but this does not detract from the fact that they are rich in substances necessary to maintain healthy lifestyle life.
Botanical description
Peanut- a plant from the legume family (Fabaceae), scientific name: Arachis hypogaea. This is an annual herbaceous plant with a branching stem, 30-50 cm high. The leaves are two-pair pinnate, the flowers are yellow with reddish veins, they grow from the corners of the leaves in 4-7 pieces, but the seeds are tied only from the lower flowers.
After self-pollination, the flower stalk lengthens, under the weight of the growing seed, the pedicel bends until the seed touches the ground. The continued growth of the stem pushes the seeds down and further development of the fruit occurs underground. After 120-150 days from the emergence of seedlings, the well-known peanut pods are dug out of the ground.
Other well-known names for peanuts are peanut, Chinese nut, monkey nut, and pig nut. Despite its name, the peanut looks a little like a nut, more like a bean. Its wrinkled pods hold 3-50 grains. Each seed, like other legumes, can be divided into two halves.
Composition of peanut
The main component in the composition of peanuts is fats, their content is (on average) 49%, of which monounsaturated - 24 g, polyunsaturated - 16 g. The composition of polyunsaturated fatty acids is distributed as follows: 50-60% are omega-9, 20% - omega-6, 1-3% - omega-3 fatty acids.
The amino acid composition of peanut proteins is very rich - 18 amino acids, this amount can only be compared with animal products. Walnut contains essential amino acids - the building blocks of which our body is built. The amino acid composition of peanut proteins has a beneficial effect on overall well-being, improves mental health, and the functioning of the immune system.
The trace element composition of peanuts is very rich, it contains 25 elements: potassium, phosphorus, boron, vanadium, selenium... .
| Indicator | Content in 100 g | % of daily requirement, RDA |
|---|---|---|
| calories | 567 kcal | 29 % |
| Carbohydrates | 16.13 g | 12 % |
| Squirrels | 25.80 g | 46 % |
| Fat (total) | 49.24 g | 165 % |
| Saturated oil sour | 6.85 g | -- |
| Starch | 5.3 g | -- |
| Cholesterol | 0 | 0% |
| Phytosterols | 90-285 mg | -- |
| Dietary fiber (fiber) | 8.5 g | 22 % |
| vitamins | ||
| folate | 240 mcg | 60 % |
| Niacin | 12.066 mg | 75 % |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.767 mg | 35 % |
| Pyridoxine | 0.348 mg | 27 % |
| Riboflavin | 0.135 mg | 10 % |
| Thiamine | 0.640 mg | 53 % |
| Choline | 170 mg | 31 % |
| Inositol | 180 mg | 16 % |
| Biotin | 30 mcg | 50 % |
| Coenzyme Q10 | 2.7 mg | 54 % |
| Vitamin A | 0 IU | 0 % |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg | 1 % |
| Vitamin E | 8.33 mg | 55,5 % |
| Micro macronutrients | ||
| Sodium | 18 mg | 1 % |
| Potassium | 705 mg | 15 % |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 9 % |
| Copper | 1.144 mg | 127 % |
| Iron | 4.58 mg | 57 % |
| Magnesium | 168 mg | 42 % |
| Manganese | 1.934 mg | 84 % |
| Silicon | 80 mg | 210 % |
| Titanium | 80 mg | -- |
| Phosphorus | 560 mg | 14 % |
| Selenium | 7.2 mcg | 13 % |
| Zinc | 3.27 mg | 30 % |
| Phytonutrients | ||
| β-carotene | 0 mcg | -- |
| Crypto-xanthin-β | 0 mcg | -- |
| lutein-zeaxanthin | 0 mcg | -- |
| source: USDA Nutrient database | ||
Useful properties of peanuts
Peanuts are high-calorie foods, so if you are afraid to gain extra pounds, then you need to be careful when using this product one or two servings per day (a serving is 30 g), no more.
Despite the fact that fats predominate in peanuts, it does not apply to harmful products causing atherosclerosis, diseases of the cardiovascular system. Peanut fats are represented mainly by mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially oleic acid (50-66%). In addition, they do not contain harmful cholesterol and contain a lot of phytosterols.
Peanuts contain several types of antioxidants ( coenzyme Q10, vitamin E, resveratrol, p-coumaric acid). Together they form a strong "shield" in the antioxidant defense of the body, for example, p-coumaric acid (polyphenolic antioxidant) prevents the formation of nitrosamines, reduces the risk of stomach ulcers; coenzyme Q10, vitamin E reduce the number of free radicals and the number of gene mutations.
One of the most important antioxidants found in peanuts is Resveratrol, it's natural phytoalexin, which has anti-inflammatory, antitumor, cardioprotective, lowering blood sugar, neuroprotective effects, reduces the risk of stroke. Resveratrol alters the molecular mechanisms in the blood vessels (reduces the activity angiotensin, increases production nitric oxide), as a result reduced risk of stroke.
Peanuts contain a lot of niacin (nicotinic acid, vitamin PP) - this is the only vitamin recognized as a drug. Niacin deficiency leads to severe disease pellagra. It is also called the disease of three D - the main symptoms of this disease are dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia (acquired dementia).
An experimental study found that niacin and choline, a substance also found in peanuts, helped improve long-term memory and concentration.
Low levels of copper and zinc can lead to premature birth, but if you remember to eat peanuts during pregnancy, then miscarriage does not threaten, it contains both of these trace elements.
Harm of peanut
Peanuts are one of the crops that are affected by the fungal infection (mold) Aspergillus flavus, which produces aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a very dangerous carcinogen that can lead to liver cirrhosis and cancer. Roasting peanuts (roasting) helps to reduce the level of toxins in these nuts and thus provides some protection against aflatoxin.
Peanuts are more likely than other nuts to cause allergies. Peanut allergy is a type of hypersensitivity in some people. The reaction of the immune system can lead to serious physical ailments: vomiting, abdominal pain, swelling, redness of the skin, anaphylactic shock. In this regard, such people are advised to avoid any dishes that contain peanuts.
People with food allergies to peanuts have hope for getting rid of this disease. French scientists have developed a patch Viaskin Peanut, which allows you to get rid of the allergy to peanuts.
The principle of its action is to train the body's immune system. To do this, a patch that contains microscopic doses of peanut protein is glued to the patient's skin. After 12-18 months of regular wearing of the patch, the immune system ceases to see a threat in peanut proteins, and when a large amount of nut enters the body, allergic reactions do not occur. Now the developers of the patch are trying to reduce the time it takes to wear the patch.
Ways to eat peanuts
Peanuts are usually eaten by splitting the fragile shells with the fingers. Nuts are also sold without shells: raw, roasted, boiled, salted, or sweetened.
Roasting peanuts not only improves flavor but also boosts antioxidant levels by 22% - p-coumaric acid and contributes to the destruction of aflatoxin.
Peanut butter, has a mild, pleasant taste and aroma. They make from it peanut butter, similar to butter. In US schools, a sandwich with peanut butter necessarily included in the school breakfast, the properties of peanuts are recognized as such useful.
Pasta is popular all over the world and is widely used as an additional food. In the 18th century, long before the study of the beneficial properties of peanuts, doctors prescribed the paste to weakened patients, the elderly, who could no longer eat solid food.
Popular all over the world Peanut milk, it does not contain lactose, it is loved by vegetarians who fast.
Peanut butter is a healthy source of edible vegetable oil with a high smoke point. It is widely used in cooking, especially in South India and Sri Lanka. Refined oil does not cause allergies.
Peanut flour popular with cooks, it is low in fat and high in protein. Often used as a flavor enhancer.
Roasted and crushed nuts are often sprinkled on salads, desserts, especially ice cream.
Peanuts serve as the basis for a traditional Indian seasoning Chutney or paste. It is made from these nuts, chili peppers, salt, coriander leaves, garlic and mustard in India, Sri Lanka. Used to increase appetite.
Selection and storage
There are a lot of peanuts grown in the world, it is available in the markets all year round(presumably in 2013, the peanut crop in China alone will be 16.6 million tons, and worldwide 37 million tons). Chinese peanuts are large and elongated, but they are not as tasty as those brought from South America.
On sale you can find different types peanuts: shelled, unshelled, salted, sweet, etc. Try to buy unpeeled, it is usually sold in sealed packages, as well as in bulk containers.
Unshelled peanut pods should be uniform in size, white in color, compact in shape, whole and healthy in appearance, and heavy in weight. They should be free of cracks, mold, stains and rancid odors. Good peanuts should not rattle in their pods.
If, when splitting the pod, you see that the seeds are covered with a white coating, leave without hesitation - this is a fungus (mold).
Peeled peanuts choose a matte appearance, without greasy sheen, it is made by dry roasting and is much healthier. It is also better to choose peanuts in opaque (metallized) bags, so they do not go rancid longer.
Unshelled peanuts can be stored in a cool, dry place for many months. In conditions of high humidity, it may form fungi – aspergillus.
Shelled (shelled) peanuts should be placed in an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator to avoid rancidity.
Many of us love to eat nuts. It is tasty and satisfying, it is an excellent means for a snack, an interesting touch to the main dishes, emphasizing their taste, they are served with light alcohol, for example, beer and even champagne. But do we ever wonder how useful certain nuts are?
Peanuts are usually called groundnuts. In fact, this is not a nut, but a legume. This product is native to the foothills of the Bolivian Andes of South America. Back in the 16th century, it was brought there by the Portuguese from India and China. Therefore, the third name of this product is Chinese nut. In Russia, the walnut gained popularity only in the 18th century. Different in shape and color, they are enclosed inside the bean and have a pleasant taste.
What is useful peanuts
All lovers of peanuts, first of all, are concerned about the usefulness of this product for humans. In fact, the beneficial properties of peanuts are beyond doubt. First of all, it is necessary to say about the antioxidant properties of this product. It slows down processes premature aging. And this is the answer to the question of how peanuts are useful for women. Moreover, it is a prophylactic against the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases and the appearance of malignant tumors.
Chinese nuts contain a lot of protein, which makes them especially satisfying. The protein from this product is perfectly digestible due to the presence of all the necessary amino acids.
Peanut acts as a choleretic agent, has a positive effect on the urogenital area, improves attention, hearing, and vision. It is recommended to eat Chinese nuts in case of depression, increased fatigue.
Peanut fans are interested in the benefits of roasted peanuts. Of course, during heat treatment, it loses some of its useful properties, but its calorie content, satiety, that is, the amount of useful proteins remains unchanged.
Can you eat raw peanuts
Peanuts without heat treatment must be used with caution. He can harm digestive tract. Such nuts are much more likely to cause allergic reactions, so you need to feast on them in small quantities.
Nutritional value of peanuts
Peanuts are very high in calories. There are 535.4 Cal in 100 grams of the product. The nut is rich in healthy fats, as it belongs to legumes, these are not just fats, but perfectly digestible. It is a valuable oilseed crop processed into oil.
Ground peanuts contain approximately 8 percent fiber, which in itself is not of nutritional value, but is a necessary enzyme for digestion. Due to it, toxins are removed from the body, excess water and salts, bad cholesterol.
Composition of peanut
The chemical composition of peanuts includes a greater number of useful elements. Advantages:
- does not contain cholesterol
- negligible sodium concentration
- small dose of sugar
- a lot of manganese
- high inclusion of vitamin B3
What vitamins are in peanuts
The peanut gained great popularity not only due to its taste properties, but also because of its usefulness. Vitamins in peanuts are presented in all their diversity. This is Ca, and Na, and Zn, and P, and K, and many others. For example, B vitamins - riboflavin, thiamine, pyridoxine, nicotinic acid, folic and pantothenic acids, choline and niacin. The peanut also contains iron, which prevents the occurrence of anemia, iodine, which is required for metabolism and adequate brain function, potassium, which removes toxins, and selenium, which slows down the aging process.
Peanuts (peanuts) belong to the legume family, which became known not so long ago. Indeed, all nuclei this nut"Enclosed" in hard pods - shells, which are shaped like beans or beans. Today, peanuts are most popular in the United States, where they are widely used as agricultural feed, as well as an indispensable product in the food industry, for the production of peanut butter.
The value of this product lies in the fact that it has enormous nutritional properties, despite that, it is not picky in storage and is easily transported. What are the health benefits of peanuts? Is it true that this product is toxic and should not be eaten at all?
The content of vitamins and minerals in 100 g of peanuts
Peanuts are very useful and nutritious, as they contain not only sugar and carbohydrates, but also protein, which is absorbed by the body by 35%. Also, its cores are 50% high-quality fats, and the remaining percentage of the constituent elements includes minerals and vitamins. What minerals and vitamins, and in what quantity are contained in peanuts?
The vitamin composition of peanuts is very diverse and rich, which favorably affects the state of the human body as a whole, when it is eaten. The composition of the nut kernels includes linoleic acid, which prevents the occurrence of sclerosis and promotes the production of arachidonic and linolenic acids by the body. These substances contribute to the normalization of cholesterol levels and strengthen the protective functions of the body.
Recently, after studies conducted in the United States, it became known that peanuts are a source of a large amount of antioxidants, which is an indication for its use in atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases. Daily inclusion of this food product in the diet can significantly reduce the possibility of developing malignant tumors and slow down the aging of the body. The antioxidant properties of peanuts can only be compared with the effectiveness of strawberries or red wine.
Surprisingly, roasted peanuts are much healthier than dried ones, since during heating they release many useful elements (polyphenols) that break down body fat in the human body. Among the stars of show business and movies, peanut diets are very common, as they are considered the most effective and harmless.
Beneficial features:
- Prevents blood diseases - increases clotting, reduces the likelihood of hemorrhages, helps to cope with hemophilia;
- Contains folic acid - provides renewal of the body at the cellular level, facilitates the work of the liver, prevents the formation of peptic ulcer and gastritis;
- It improves the work of the nervous system - with the correct use of the product, sleep is normalized, efficiency increases and the feeling of anxiety disappears;
- It is a source of monounsaturated fats - these substances that make up the nut are indispensable for a healthy Mediterranean diet;
- Supports sexual functions, improves hearing, increases attention, restores the body after serious illnesses.
The composition of the peanut includes not only a variety of vitamins, but also mineral components that have medicinal properties, and are indispensable for normal life and functioning of the human body.
How to choose peanuts?
Harmful properties of peanuts
When eating raw kernels, you can earn serious violations in digestive system. Peanut skin is the strongest allergen, so this product is best consumed roasted and peeled. Some people have a latent allergic reaction after using it, which leads to terrible consequences. This is due to the fact that this nut contains fatty acids and proteins, which, when used together, can cause serious illnesses, but this depends on the individual characteristics of each organism.
Experts do not recommend including peanuts in the diet for people who are sick with arthrosis, arthritis and gout. The abuse of this product often causes excess weight, which soon leads to obesity. If stored improperly, peanuts are toxic, as mold or fungus appears on its surface, which, if they enter the human body, can affect anyone. internal organ.
The content of oxalates in this product is also very high. These substances are part of many plants, animal organisms and even humans, but, despite this, their amount in the peanut is so high that, with a slight deviation from the norm, it can lead to significant consequences. If you eat this product every day for some time, despite the restrictions, then these substances crystallize in the body, causing health problems.
Even despite the oxalates contained in the peanut, which prevent the absorption of calcium, their harm cannot be compared with the benefits of this product for the human body. In order to protect yourself from negative impact peanuts, you must not exceed the recommended dosage and store this product correctly.
A bit of history
The peanut originated in South America many thousands of years ago, and since the time of the ancient Aztecs, the indigenous Indians of Mexico have played an important role in nutrition. This product was brought to Africa by Portuguese and Spanish sailors, where it became part of the traditional diet. The peanut was brought to Europe from China at the beginning of the 16th century, so for a long time its inhabitants European countries called Chinese nuts.
In Greece, this product was fed to slaves who worked on the galleys, as it was very cheap here and had irreplaceable nutritional properties. A huge need for it arose in southeastern America during the course of World War II, since a relatively cheap product could support the forces of a large number of people in need.
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How many vitamins are in peanuts
Few people know that abroad, peanuts are used to make dynamite. In Russia, soy is used for these purposes. This unusual use of peanuts is due to the release of a large amount gaseous substances under certain chemical reactions. This leguminous plant is also interesting in that it can provoke the development of severe allergies in the form of bronchial spasm and subsequent death (especially if it is peanut dust), therefore, in some countries, a law has been passed banning the transport of peanuts on board aircraft. But is this nut good for human health, what vitamins does it contain, and what harm can it do?
History of peanuts
The second name for peanuts is peanuts. It is associated with the characteristics of the ripening of the fruits of this legume. So, the underlying flowers, which are pollinated, begin to go deeper into the ground. Here they ripen in pods, the pattern of which is very reminiscent of a cobweb (probably this fact was the reason for giving the name "peanuts").
The origin of this plant has not been definitively established. But many scientists agree that this is South America, where wild representatives have been found. In the 16th century, the plant was brought to Asia. Later, the Chinese brought peanuts to Europe. But only in the 18th century they learned about it in Russia, and not far from Odessa, they began to cultivate entire plantations of peanuts, the beneficial properties and nutritional value of which were appreciated even at that distant time.
The nutritional value
The nutritional value peanut is high enough. So, in 100 grams of this nut there are 640 kcal. Therefore, the beneficial properties of the nut for women can be overshadowed by the prospect of adding a couple of extra pounds. In this regard, it is imperative to count the number of nuts eaten, especially if a woman is inclined to be overweight. In general, nutritionists recommend eating no more than 20 grams of this product per day. In this case, nuts will be useful for men and women, and you don’t have to worry about your figure, since it’s only 130 kcal.
Nutritional value directly depends on the content of proteins, fats and carbohydrates in the product. So, nuts contain:
vitamins
Peanuts contain vitamins, see table:
also contains minerals:
As you can see in the table, peanuts are good for men and women as they contain important trace elements. Especially a lot of it can be found iron, magnesium, potassium, manganese and copper. In this regard, peanuts can be harmful if there are metabolic disorders in the body of a hereditary nature, for example, with Wilson-Konovalov disease, hemochromatosis, etc. The same applies if you eat fried, salted or raw.
Benefits for the body
The nutrients contained in the nut, vitamins and trace elements determine its positive effect on the body. It is quite obvious that such “good” substances are most in fresh (unroasted and unsalted) nuts. Therefore, it is recommended to eat it. A roasted nut releases oils and therefore negatively affects the functioning of the pancreas and liver, although in general it completely retains the vitamins contained in it.
Beneficial features nuts for women and men:
- Increasing the resistance of the nervous system to various damaging factors due to the high content of such polyunsaturated fatty acids as linoleic
- Protection of blood vessels from atherosclerotic lesions (by the way, there is not a single gram of cholesterol in peanuts, despite its high oil content)
- Stimulation of the formation of bile and its secretion into the intestines, which ultimately has a positive effect on the digestive process
- Improving memory and increasing concentration
- Improving potency in men
- Improving the work of the heart
- Hearing normalization
- Mutation Prevention
- Stimulation of hematopoiesis, the process of hematopoiesis.
Scientists from an American university have proven that a large amount of polyphenols and vitamins in peanuts increase its antioxidant potential. By this property, nuts are close to dry red wine, a well-known remedy for fighting free radicals.
Possible harm
Are peanuts harmful? This question interests many who love such nuts. Despite the health benefits of peanuts, they can also be harmful. The main negative effect is the possibility of developing allergies. This product is considered to be one of the high allergens, so people with a weakened immune system prone to allergies are advised to eat small amounts of this product. If the nut is well tolerated, then you can increase the serving.
Walnut can be harmful in such cases:
- Deceleration of blood flow, which creates favorable conditions for the development of thrombosis
- Due to the large amount of protein, nitrogen metabolism can be disturbed. Given this harm of raw peanuts (regardless of its benefits to the body), it is not recommended to eat it for people suffering from gout and arthrosis
- The harm of peanuts is that they are high in calories (especially fried), and therefore lead to the development of obesity. It is better for people prone to excess weight to refuse to eat this product in general.
Salty
Salted peanuts do not bring any benefit, only one harm to the body. This is due to the fact that it leads to additional fluid retention in the body (this effect is associated with the osmotic effect of sodium chloride). Therefore, it is best to eat raw or roasted peanuts without salt - its benefits will be much greater, and harm will be minimized.
Peanuts are good for the body in small amounts. It has a positive effect on many systems of the human body, normalizing their work and even preventing the development of certain diseases. However, when eating this product, one should be aware of possible harm, for example, possible allergies and its high calorie content.
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Many experts believe that the peanut, or peanut, was first discovered in South America. Features of its maturation, chemical composition, contained vitamins in the product determine the popularity of this leguminous plant throughout the world. It is believed that in the first place among the producing countries of the crop is the United States, where it is grown in large quantities, since the production of peanut butter is widespread here.
Quite often, people are interested in what vitamins in peanuts determine its positive effect on the body. However, there are substances in the legume that can become the basis for a ban on its use not only by nutritionists, but also by a therapist, a cardiologist. For this reason, it is necessary to know exactly what kind of vitamins in peanuts are contained in the largest amount.
The chemical composition of the peanut
Studying the chemical composition of peanuts, scientists have found that its nutritional value is almost 640 kilocalories. For this reason, nutritionists recommend refraining from taking large amounts of this product. It is allowed to take no more than 20 grams of peanuts per day, so as not to gain excess weight, but simply to replenish the reserves of vitamins in the body. The amount of basic substances in the product is indicated in the table.
Vitamins found in peanuts
It is known that the beneficial properties of peanuts are due to the increased content of vitamins in it. The composition of the legume contains the following groups of vitamin substances:
| Vitamins per 100 grams of product | Content |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.74 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 19 mg |
| Vitamin B4 | 52 mg |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.75 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 mg |
| Vitamin B9 | 0.025 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5.3 mg |
| Vitamin E | 10 mg |
- B1 - vitamin is responsible for the normal functioning of the nervous system, maintains the water-salt balance of the body, affects the improvement of the functioning of the digestive tract and the cardiac system;
- B2 - vitamin helps to increase the synthesis of hemoglobin, takes part in redox processes, takes part in metabolism, and also helps to strengthen the nail and hair structure of the body;
- B4 - vitamin normalizes cholesterol and fat levels, protects the liver from the accumulation of harmful substances in it, helps regulate insulin levels;
- B5 - vitamin helps to strengthen the immune system, improves the functioning of the nervous system and the condition of blood vessels;
- B6 - vitamin is the main preventer of the development of atherosclerosis, and also improve the functioning of all human organ systems;
- B9 - vitamin helps to rejuvenate the body, accelerates the process of cell regeneration;
- C - vitamin helps to accelerate the absorption of such a mineral as iron, is one of the elements involved in the transport of glucose in the blood, regulates the immune system;
- E - vitamin strengthens the walls of blood vessels and heart muscle, normalizes the immune system, promotes the absorption of nutrients by the body;
- PP is a vitamin necessary for patients with diabetes to maintain normal levels of insulin in the blood.
Due to the fact that vitamins in peanuts are contained in sufficient quantities, it has a very productive effect on the human body. For this reason, there are situations where the diet necessarily contains a product such as a peanut.
Minerals found in peanuts
In addition to vitamins, peanuts contain a certain amount of minerals. They also affect the beneficial properties of peanuts. Experts have identified the following minerals in the culture:
- potassium - ensures the normal functioning of soft tissues in the body;
- phosphorus - maintains the normal condition of bones and teeth, stimulates the growth of new tissue cells, and also stimulates muscle and brain activity;
- magnesium - has a positive effect on bone growth, normalizes pressure indicators, cleans blood vessels;
- calcium - improves the condition of bone and muscle tissue, strengthens them, allows vitamins and nutrients to be absorbed faster in the body;
- sodium - does not allow blood to move from the vessels to the tissues of the body;
- iron - stimulates the transfer of oxygen through blood cells, participates in the formation of hemoglobin;
- zinc - activates the healing processes of cracks, small wounds, promotes cell renewal, slowing down the aging process.
Naturally, it is impossible to immediately understand how peanuts affect the body. In order to feel its beneficial effects, it is necessary to introduce it into your diet not for a day or two, but at least for a month.
Useful properties of peanuts
- increasing the resistance of the nervous system of the body to various harmful factors from the environment;
- prevention of atherosclerosis;
- acceleration of the process of bile formation and its transportation to the intestines, due to which there are improvements in the digestion process;
- improving the ability to concentrate and remember complex and voluminous information;
- improvement of the reproductive function;
- normalization of the cardiovascular system of the body;
- prevention of mutations in the fetuses of pregnant women;
- normalization of the body's hearing apparatus;
- acceleration of the process of hematopoiesis.
Given the health benefits of peanuts, many may decide that 20 grams per day of this product will not be enough to maintain optimal body function. In fact, if you do not dose a portion of the consumed peanuts, you can experience for yourself how harmful they can be. It is especially careful to use them for people who fall into groups for whom peanuts are absolutely contraindicated.
Harmful properties of peanuts
The main harmful properties of this leguminous plant include:
- an increase in the number of thrombosis due to a decrease in the rate of blood flow through the body;
- the presence of diseases such as gout, arthrosis;
- tendency to rapid weight gain, various degrees of obesity.
Separately, it is worth mentioning people and especially children suffering from allergies. Peanuts are one of the foods that are considered a strong allergen. For this reason, the consumption of nuts by children under three years of age is strictly prohibited. In the event that a child has experienced allergic reactions to most foods, it is worth trying to introduce it into the diet gradually, with great care.
Choosing the Right Peanuts
Currently, most of the lovers of nuts prefer their salty version. In addition to certain taste qualities, such peanuts become an excellent snack for beer, which causes health problems in the future. Having decided to get the maximum benefit from the use of this product, it is necessary to choose it correctly in the store or from the hands.
First of all, you should pay attention to the freshness of nuts. In the event that they are in a package, the date of manufacture on the package is carefully considered. When it comes to a leguminous plant purchased by weight, attention is also drawn to the presence of bad nuts among the total mass. If there are blackened products, most of which are cracked, which the seller explains by the peculiarities of transportation, it is better not to buy them.
It is worth taking a closer look at the peanuts sold by people who grow them on their own plots. Considering that this culture is unpretentious and grows well in the climatic conditions of the country, this option for acquiring nuts is the best for their lovers. In addition, you should not take them in huge batches, believing that in this way they will last longer. If stored incorrectly, there is a possibility that the product will deteriorate, accumulate a large amount of aflatoxins in itself and become harmful from useful.
In addition, it is not advisable to eat nuts placed in chocolate icing or coconut milk. They undergo such heat treatment that all the useful properties of the product evaporate. Well, given its calorie content in combination with chocolate or coconut milk, one can only guess to what degree of obesity such a diet will lead to. And yet, it is worth trying to introduce nuts into the diet gradually, responsibly approaching their choice.
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Peanut
Peanuts are an annual low herbaceous plant of the legume family, growing in countries with a warm and humid climate.
A peanut flower on a long pedicel emerges from an axil at the base of the leaf petiole attached to the stem. Yellow flower peanut blossoms only one day. After pollination, an ovary is formed, and a long pedicel begins to gradually descend to the ground. The ovary of the future fruit reaches the soil and burrows into the ground. This is where the peanuts ripen.
Peanuts also have other flowers - underground, small, at the top of the main root. Self-pollination also takes place underground. Peanut pods also develop from underground flowers at a depth of 10-20 cm. They look like thick-walled pods of peas, light brown in color, inside there are several yellowish grains covered with a thin red or pink skin.
South America is considered the birthplace of peanuts, although many argue that it was Africa, it is cultivated in India, China, Africa, and in the south of the United States. During excavations in one of the parts of Peru, graves were discovered, after excavating which scientists found a peanut - a peanut. He was already thousands of years old. In addition to the nut itself, there were dishes decorated with its image. Therefore, they decided that South America is the birthplace of peanuts. From there he went to Africa, and then to the USA. It is also cultivated in India and China.
More than 450,000 tons are grown annually in the USA. peanuts, and a crop of almost 400,000 hectares is fed to pigs.
Basically, nuts are used to obtain oil, which is superior to many vegetable oils; it is also used to make high quality margarine and chocolate.
When buying peanuts, pay attention to their appearance and smell. Choose evenly colored grains, without streaks and stains. Mold fungus, which sometimes settles on the surface of peanuts (during storage in places of high humidity), releases toxins that, when they enter the human body, can affect any weakened organ.
calorie content of peanuts
A product with a high content of fats and proteins, its calorie content is 552 kcal per 100 g. In dried peanuts - 611 kcal per 100 g. And the calorie content of peanut butter is 884 kcal. Excessive consumption of peanuts can cause obesity.
Nutritional value per 100 grams:
It contains more than 35% of proteins and about 50% of fats, cholesterol is completely absent.
Peanut proteins are characterized by an optimal ratio of amino acids, and therefore they are well absorbed by the human body, and the fats in it have a slight choleretic effect and are useful for peptic ulcers and gastritis. The use of peanuts improves memory and attention, hearing, increases potency, normalizes the function of the nervous system, heart, liver and other internal organs. Also, do not forget that folic acid promotes cell renewal.
As a result of research conducted by American scientists, they found that peanuts contain a lot of antioxidants - substances that protect body cells from the effects of harmful free radicals. The maximum antioxidant properties in peanuts are polyphenols - compounds that are very similar in chemical composition with antioxidant components of red wine. It is these components that serve to prevent heart disease, ischemia, blood vessels, atherosclerosis, early aging, and also from the formation of malignant tumors.
By the way, roasted peanuts contain 25% more polyphenols than raw ones. When comparing the antioxidant effect of peanuts with other products, it turned out that it is on a par with blackberries and strawberries, and is second only to pomegranate, which contains the most antioxidant substances.
Peanuts have a calming effect on increased nervous excitability, help with insomnia, restore the breakdown, increase the sexual potency of men and women.
Peanut oil is often used in the treatment of purulent and difficult to heal wounds.
The record holders for the presence of iron, potassium, magnesium, copper, manganese 
Raw peanuts can cause digestive problems. In addition, peanut skin - strong allergen, so it is better to eat fried and peeled nuts. Proteins and fatty acids contained in peanuts cause latent allergies in some people.
Abuse of peanuts can lead to overweight and obesity.
Mold fungus, which sometimes settles on the surface of peanuts (during storage in places of high humidity), releases toxins that, when they enter the human body, can affect any weakened organ.
Peanuts (peanuts) belong to the legume family, which became known not so long ago. Indeed, all the kernels of this nut are "encased" in hard pods - shells that resemble beans or beans in shape. Today, peanuts are most popular in the United States, where they are widely used as agricultural feed, as well as an indispensable product in the food industry, for the production of peanut butter.
The value of this product lies in the fact that it has enormous nutritional properties, despite that, it is not picky in storage and is easily transported. What are the health benefits of peanuts? Is it true that this product is toxic and should not be eaten at all?
The content of vitamins and minerals in 100 g of peanuts
Peanuts are very useful and nutritious, as they contain not only sugar and carbohydrates, but also protein, which is absorbed by the body by 35%. Also, its cores are 50% high-quality fats, and the remaining percentage of the constituent elements includes minerals and vitamins. What minerals and vitamins, and in what quantity are contained in peanuts?
vitamins | ||
| Vitamin B1 | 0,74 | mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0,11 | mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 19 | mg |
| Vitamin B4 | 52 | mg |
| Vitamin B5 | 1,75 | mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0,35 | mg |
| Vitamin B9 | 0,025 | mg |
| Vitamin C | 5,3 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 10 | mg |
What are the benefits of peanuts?
The vitamin composition of peanuts is very diverse and rich, which favorably affects the state of the human body as a whole, when it is eaten. The composition of the nut kernels includes linoleic acid, which prevents the occurrence of sclerosis and promotes the production of arachidonic and linolenic acids by the body. These substances contribute to the normalization of cholesterol levels and strengthen the protective functions of the body.
Recently, after studies conducted in the United States, it became known that peanuts are a source of a large amount of antioxidants, which is an indication for its use in atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases. Daily inclusion of this food product in the diet can significantly reduce the possibility of developing malignant tumors and slow down the aging of the body. The antioxidant properties of peanuts can only be compared with the effectiveness of strawberries or red wine.
Surprisingly, roasted peanuts are much healthier than dried ones, since during heating they release many useful elements (polyphenols) that break down body fat in the human body. Among the stars of show business and movies, peanut diets are very common, as they are considered the most effective and harmless.
Beneficial features:
- Prevents blood diseases - increases clotting, reduces the likelihood of hemorrhages, helps to cope with hemophilia;
- Contains folic acid - provides renewal of the body at the cellular level, facilitates the work of the liver, prevents the formation of peptic ulcer and gastritis;
- It improves the work of the nervous system - with the correct use of the product, sleep is normalized, efficiency increases and the feeling of anxiety disappears;
- It is a source of monounsaturated fats - these substances that make up the nut are indispensable for a healthy Mediterranean diet;
- Supports sexual functions, improves hearing, increases attention, restores the body after serious illnesses.
The composition of the peanut includes not only a variety of vitamins, but also mineral components that have healing properties and are indispensable for the normal functioning and functioning of the human body.
Peanuts are food for the heart!
Harmful properties of peanuts
When eating raw kernels, you can earn serious disorders in the digestive system. Peanut skin is the strongest allergen, so this product is best consumed roasted and peeled. Some people have a latent allergic reaction after using it, which leads to terrible consequences. This is due to the fact that this nut contains fatty acids and proteins, which, when used together, can cause serious illnesses, but this depends on the individual characteristics of each organism.
Experts do not recommend including peanuts in the diet for people who are sick with arthrosis, arthritis and gout. The abuse of this product often causes excess weight, which soon leads to obesity. If stored improperly, peanuts are toxic, as mold or fungus appears on its surface, which, if they enter the human body, can affect any internal organ.
The content of oxalates in this product is also very high. These substances are part of many plants, animal organisms and even humans, but, despite this, their amount in the peanut is so high that, with a slight deviation from the norm, it can lead to significant consequences. If you eat this product every day for some time, despite the restrictions, then these substances crystallize in the body, causing health problems.
Even despite the oxalates contained in the peanut, which prevent the absorption of calcium, their harm cannot be compared with the benefits of this product for the human body. In order to protect yourself from the negative effects of peanuts, you must not exceed the recommended dosages and properly store this product.
A bit of history
The peanut originated in South America many thousands of years ago, and since the time of the ancient Aztecs, the indigenous Indians of Mexico have played an important role in nutrition. This product was brought to Africa by Portuguese and Spanish sailors, where it became part of the traditional diet. The peanut was brought to Europe from China at the beginning of the 16th century, so for a long time the inhabitants of European countries called it Chinese nuts.
In Greece, this product was fed to slaves who worked on the galleys, as it was very cheap here and had irreplaceable nutritional properties. A huge need for it arose in southeastern America during the course of World War II, since a relatively cheap product could support the forces of a large number of people in need.
