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Your heart will go nuts for peanuts!

Peanuts are rich in energy (567 calories per 100 g) and contain health benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that are essential for the health. The peanut kernels are good source of  protein; compose fine quality amino acids that are essential for growth and development.
The nuts are rich source of minerals like copper, manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium.
The kernels are an excellent source of vitamin E; containing about 8 g per 100 g. Vitamin E helps maintain the integrity of cell membrane of mucus membranes and skin.
The nuts are packed with many important B-complex groups of vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6, and folates. 100 g of peanuts provide about 85% of RDI of niacin, which contribute to brain health and blood flow to brain.

Additionally, research studies have shown that peanuts contain high concentrations of poly-phenolic antioxidants, primarily p-coumaric acid. This compound reduce the risk of stomach cancer.

Not only that, Peanuts are an excellent source of resveratrol, another polyphenolic antioxidant. Resveratrol has been found to have protective function against cancers, heart disease, degenerative nerve disease, Alzheimer's disease, and viral/fungal infections.

This picture shows the nutrient parts in raw peanuts and the DRI/DV (Dietary Reference Intakes/Daily Value)

As you can see in the picture, just a handful of peanuts per day provides enough recommended levels of phenolic anti-oxidants, minerals, vitamins, and protein.

And as promised, to make this blog a bit more fun after all these important massages above, below you will find two lovely recipes!

1. homemade peanut butter

2. ultimate Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte