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Peanuts – The Snack of Champions

peanutsPeanuts are one of the world’s most popular snacks and there’s no doubt that they taste fantastic (especially when teamed with a cold beer or G&T!). However, there are also several health benefits to eating peanuts on a regular basis so we thought we’d take a look at them so that you don’t feel so guilty next time you reach for a packet of KP!

Fat

Yep, believe it or not, the fats within peanuts are actually good for you. Peanuts are rich in monounsaturated fats, the type of fats which keep your heart healthy – in fact, one small study by scientists in the USA suggested that the consumption of peanuts on a regular basis would reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 22%

Antioxidants

It’s easy to think that antioxidants are only found in things such as fruit and veg, but it’s ALSO easy to forget that a peanut is actually a legume, not a ‘true’ nut and therefore contains high levels of oleic acid. Oleic acid is an incredibly powerful little compound which has been associated with lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of breast cancer, making your night time snack all the more appealing.

Flavanoids

Flavanoids are another celever little component of peanuts which have been shown to reduce inflammation, have anti-bacterial properties and modify the effects of aging, amongst a whole host of other things, and peanuts have been shown to be packed with them. This means that, while you snack, you’re actively improving your chances of living to old age AND looking good while you get there!

Gallstones

Another thing that these wonderful little beans do is prevent the development of gallstones, when eaten regularly as a part of a balanced diet. The research has been carried out on over 80,000 women over the course of twenty-odd years and the results show that you can decrease your risk of gallstones by 25% by regularly indulging in peanuts.

Weight Gain

Although peanuts are relatively high in calories, they’re actually really beneficial to weight loss. A 28-month study involving 8,865 adult men and women, found that the subjects who ate nuts at least two times per week were 31% less likely to gain weight than the subjects who never or almost never ate nuts. And out of the subjects who gained weight, those who never ate nuts gained, on average, almost half a kilo MORE than those who ate them frequently.

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