Who should not eat peanuts?

What are the benefits of eating peanuts?

Eating peanuts is avoided by many people, for many reasons from fear of gaining weight to acne problems, all of which are closely related to peanuts. In fact, the health benefits of peanuts outweigh the side effects. Lao Dong newspaper cited the Healthbenefitsof website to point out the health benefits of peanuts as follows:

Good for the heart

In fact, peanuts are very good for the heart, proven through many different scientific studies. Peanuts contain antioxidants and essential minerals such as manganese and potassium.

Among the great health benefits of potassium and manganese is that it helps control excessive sodium intake which can lead to various cardiovascular diseases. However, it is advisable to stick to regular peanuts instead of salted peanuts, as salted peanuts contain more sodium.

Prevent cancer

A healthy lifestyle is the best way to prevent cancer. Consuming foods rich in antioxidants, essential vitamins and minerals can help prevent cancer naturally. Peanuts are one of the recommended foods in this regard.

Good for memory

Peanuts contain several essential brain nutrients such as folate, niacin, flavonoids and other organic compounds that are great for memory and brain health.

Energy booster

Peanuts are great energy boosters because they contain carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the right amounts.

That means eating peanuts can help you stay energized without worrying about weight gain as long as you eat them in moderation.

Peanuts are good for health but not everyone can eat them.

Helps fight depression

There is no easy way to combat the symptoms of depression, but targeted dietary control can help reduce symptoms. Peanuts contain amino acids that can optimize serotonin production in the brain to help combat depression.

Losing weight

Many people avoid peanuts because they don’t want to gain weight. The fact is that eating peanuts regularly can help maintain weight because they are a great source of fiber, healthy fats, and protein that will help control your appetite.

Prevent Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease is caused by age-related degenerative conditions. The main cause is when the brain does not receive enough nutrients to regenerate cells. Some studies have shown that regularly consuming foods rich in niacin, such as peanuts, can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Prevent premature aging

Premature aging is caused by a number of deficiencies and is made worse by free radicals. Peanuts are an excellent source of antioxidants that can fight free radicals and are also loaded with nutrients that are essential to prevent premature aging.

Enhance hair health

People with biotin deficiency are prone to hair loss. Biotin is one of the essential B-complex vitamins and the folate in peanuts is also great for promoting healthy hair and preventing hair loss.

People who should not eat peanuts

Although peanuts are good for health, not everyone can eat them. According to the Vietnamese Women's Newspaper, citing the Eat This Not That website, no matter how good and delicious they are, not everyone is suitable to eat this type of nut. First are those who are allergic to peanuts. When eaten, it can cause anaphylactic shock, difficulty breathing, nausea... or even be life-threatening if eaten in large quantities at once.

Next, people with gout or dyslipidemia should also stay away from peanuts. People who have had gallbladder surgery, have had or are suffering from stomach ulcers, chronic enteritis, indigestion should also limit or best not eat peanuts. Especially processed packaged peanuts or greasy peanut dishes.

Thanh Thanh (Synthesis)

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