Healthy Heart And Others Reasons Groundnut Is Good For You

Groundnut is rich in vitamins like vitamin B complex, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin B6, vitamin B9, pantothenic acid, and minerals including potassium, manganese, copper, calcium, magnesium, iron, selenium, and zinc. Here are six reasons why groundnut is good for your health.

Fights depression

Low serotonin level leads to depression. Tryptophan present in groundnut increases the release of this chemical and thus helps you fight depression.

Regulates blood sugar

Manganese in the nuts helps in calcium absorption, fats and carbohydrates metabolism, and sugar level regulation in the blood.

Fights stomach cancer

The high concentration of Polyphenolic antioxidants in groundnuts. has the ability to limit the risk of stomach cancer by reducing the production of carcinogenic nitrous amines.

Serves as antioxidants

Groundnuts contain a high concentration of the antioxidant polyphenols, a compound called p-coumaric acid and oleic acid that not only protect the heart but inhibit the growth of free radicals, keeping infection at bay.

Improves growth

It is rich in proteins. The amino acids present in the nut are good for proper growth and development of the body. It also repairs and replaces body cells. Groundnut contains more protein than meat and about two and a half times more than eggs.

Promotes healthy heart

Groundnut contains monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (low in cholesterol) that keep the heart healthy, thereby reducing the risk of coronary heart diseases.

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