The Health Benefits That Peanuts Offer

A popular snack, especially on the beach and at hill stations, peanuts are more than just those small nuts that we munch on. 

Peanuts are packed with a number of health benefits...

- Since they have minerals, vitamins and nutrients, peanuts are known to give you a quick energy boost.

- Some studies say that they work in such a way that they increase the 'good' cholesterol in the body and lower the 'bad' cholesterol.

- The mono-unsaturated fatty acids found in peanuts is said to prevent health diseases.

- Packed with antioxidants, boiled peanuts are said to protect the body against the deterioration caused by free radicals.

- Proteins in peanuts are said to be beneficial especially to teenagers, who are in a fast developmental phase.

- Reduce the risk of gallstones by consuming peanuts at least thrice a week.

- Peanuts are also good for those who are trying to lose weight.

- Certain studies also point out that eating peanuts regularly decreases the risk of colon cancer.

- Improve your blood sugar levels with peanuts. The manganese present in them helps in calcium absorption and regulates blood sugar.

- The tryptophan present in peanuts increases the level of serotonin in your body, which keeps depression at bay.

- The fibre present in peanuts helps flush out toxins from the skin, which can cause acne and pimples.