Peanuts have more health benefits than you think

A source of protein and a delicious crunchy snack, peanuts are in high demand during winters. The perfect way to satisfy hunger, peanuts are also packed with great nutrients. Nutritionist Lovneet Batra, an award-winning nutrition and health coach from India, talks about the health benefits of this humble bean.

From healthy skin to brain health, snacking on peanuts in winter has a host of benefits.

1. Protein storehouse: Peanuts contain all 20 amino acids in varying proportions and are the greatest source of arginine protein.

2. Helps you feel full longer: The healthy monounsaturated fats in peanuts can stimulate hormones that help you feel full longer after eating.

3. Healthy Skin: Rich in vitamin B3, peanuts help prevent skin diseases. It also helps reduce wrinkles and dark spots.

4. Protects against cancer: A 2019 meta-analysis, after evaluating 11 studies, reported that phytosterols in peanuts reduced prostate tumor growth by more than 40% and reduced the rate of cancer spreading to other parts of the body by nearly 50%.

Like phytosterols, resveratrol in peanuts has also been shown to cut off blood supply to growing cancer tumors and inhibit the growth of cancer cells, according to the Hindustan Times.

Phytosterols in peanuts reduce prostate tumor growth by more than 40% and reduce the rate of cancer spreading to other parts of the body by nearly 50%.

5. Improve children's physical development: Peanuts contain high-quality protein, which supports muscles, promotes recovery after physical activity, and improves physical development.

6. Prevent cognitive decline: Peanuts are rich in niacin, resveratrol and vitamin E, which have protective effects against Alzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline.

7. Useful during pregnancy: Peanuts are a rich source of folate - an important nutrient, especially during pregnancy because it helps reduce the risk of birth defects, according to Hindustan Times.

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