When it comes to peanuts, many people think of the "Falling Peanuts" in the primary school textbook.
Everyone can name the merits of peanuts, as the father in the textbook said:
Although peanuts have many advantages, the most valuable thing is that it is "low-key and modest", it is not like peaches, pomegranates, apples, the bright red and green fruits are hung high on the fingers, so that people will have a heart of admiration at first sight.
The peanuts are short and long in the ground, and when they are ripe, they can't tell if there is fruit, and they can only know if they dig them out.
Indeed, although peanuts are not proud, they are cheap and common, and the taste is not bad, the key is to contain a lot of nutrients.
What are the advantages of a peanut that does not look good?
Peanuts, also known as elixirs, contain a lot of protein and contain no cholesterol.
In addition, peanuts also contain a lot of vitamins, sugars and amino acids and various mineral elements, these nutrients have a very strong health effect on human health.
The most important thing is that compared to other nuts, peanuts are cheap and delicious, and are deeply selected and loved by the vast number of consumers.
What are the benefits of eating a small handful of peanuts a day?
First, enhance the function of the brain
Peanuts contain 8 kinds of amino acids needed by the human body, which can improve the differentiation rate of brain cells.
The lecithin and brain phospholipids contained in peanuts are important materials for the development of the nervous system and the maintenance of normal function, which can delay the aging of brain function and prevent the formation of cerebral thrombosis.
For children and adolescents, eating some peanuts appropriately can enhance brain memory and promote intellectual development. For the elderly, eating some peanuts can improve the memory of the brain.
2. Lubricate the intestines
Peanuts contain a lot of oil and fat, which can play a role in lubricating the intestines after entering the body.
For people who often have difficulty defecating, or suffer from constipation, eating some peanuts appropriately every day has a certain laxative effect.
Moreover, peanuts also contain a lot of phytic acid and plant sterols and other substances, which can increase the toughness of the intestine and play a role in protecting intestinal health.
Third, moisturize the lungs and relieve cough
Eating some peanuts appropriately every day can play a role in suppressing cough and moisturizing the lungs, especially for coughs and sputum coughs caused by dry lungs, and has a very good effect of de-lung heat, cough, asthma and so on.
If there is a slight damage to the lungs, you can also eat some raw peanuts appropriately, which can promote the rapid repair of lung tissue.
Fourth, strengthen the spleen and nourish the stomach
A large amount of protein contained in peanuts can neutralize stomach acid and have the effect of strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach.
Especially for abdominal distention or diarrhea symptoms caused by spleen and stomach weakness, it has a certain improvement effect. Moreover, peanuts contain a lot of phospholipids, which can protect the gastric mucosa.
In addition, peanuts contain more fiber. This ingredient can promote rapid peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract, which can help digestion and reduce the burden on the stomach.
Fifth, supplement calcium
Peanuts are also very rich in unsaturated fatty acids.
This unsaturated fatty acid binds to calcium and is easily absorbed by the body. For children and adolescents, eating some peanuts appropriately can promote normal bone development.
For the elderly, eating a small amount of raw peanuts every day can prevent some bone degenerative lesions and achieve a certain calcium supplementation effect.
In addition, peanuts also contain a lot of zinc.
This ingredient can not only enhance the memory function of the brain, but also delay the excessive aging of the human body.
Peanuts are good, but don't be too greedy
Although peanuts and other nuts contain a lot of nutrients, the fat content is not low!
For example, 250g of peanut calories accounts for 1400 kcal, accounting for more than half of the recommended daily calorie intake! If you unconsciously consume too much, it will lead to a consequence---- gain weight!
According to the 2016 edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents, the recommended daily intake of soybeans and nuts is about 25-35 grams (shelled).
Then counting the beans in three meals a day, it is more appropriate to eat an additional 20 peanuts a day.