Peanuts, are they protecting blood vessels or hurting blood vessels? How to eat right? tell you the answer

" Peanuts can promote the spread of cancer cells, so don't eat them, especially cancer patients!! "

Aunt Jiang had just undergone cervical cancer resection some time ago, and went home to recuperate after chemotherapy. Usually, her family would cook some peanut porridge for her to supplement her nutrition. As a result, one day, Aunt Jiang's mobile phone suddenly received a push message of an article.

The article describes a study that found that eating too much peanuts can lead to tumor spread, and reminded cancer patients not to eat peanuts.

Since ancient times, peanuts have been known as "longevity fruit". Its protein and unsaturated fatty acids are higher than meat and eggs, and the price is cheap and cost-effective... Therefore, it has been loved by the public. That "peanut will promote the spread of cancer cells" "Is it a science or a rumor? Xiao Jiu explained it clearly to everyone.

1. Eating too much peanuts makes cancer cells easy to spread?

Regarding the online statement, there are indeed relevant studies that have found that some substances in peanuts may cause the spread of cancer cells. What is the specific situation?

In July 2021, a study published in the journal Carcinogenesis showed that frequent consumption of peanuts in cancer patients may increase the risk of cancer spread .

In fact, as early as 2014, the research team has already discovered this. The study found that after ingesting peanuts, the peanut agglutinin (PNA) in it may not only improve the heterotypic adhesion of cancer cells to the blood vascular endothelium, but also make cancer cells more prone to Easily sticks to blood vessels ; may also enhance the formation of cancer cell homotypic aggregates, prolonging the survival time of cancer cells in the blood circulation.

So does this mean that cancer patients can no longer eat peanuts?

In fact, the study only found this possibility, and it has not been fully confirmed at present, so we should not directly deduct the pot of "promoting cancer metastasis" directly on peanuts.

A previous study in Taiwan, China, with 24,000 participants followed up to 10 years, came to the opposite conclusion. The study noted that women and men who regularly ate peanuts were 58% and 27% less likely to develop rectal cancer compared with those who didn't eat peanuts .

Many people see this and don't know what to do. Can peanuts be eaten?

Generally speaking, healthy people, except those with peanut allergies, do not need to avoid peanuts; and cancer patients are the same, as long as they eat normally and don’t overdo it, there is no big problem .

2. With a handful of peanuts a day, what can the body gain?

Peanuts have many benefits to the human body, because of their rich nutritional value, rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, plant compounds, monounsaturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids and other substances.

A study published in the journal " Stroke " recruited more than 74,793 Japanese between the ages of 45-74. After nearly 15 years of follow-up survey, it was found that eating a small handful of peanuts (about 4-5 per day) granules), contribute to cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of ischemic stroke and cardiovascular disease .

The reason is that the nutrients such as monounsaturated fatty acids, minerals, and dietary fiber contained in peanuts can improve lipids, enhance blood sugar control, and reduce blood pressure levels, thereby protecting cardiovascular health.

In addition, these benefits of peanuts to the human body should not be underestimated:

1. Reduce energy intake

Peanuts contain a lot of fat, dietary fiber, protein and other substances. Eating a little can make you feel full or prolong the time of satiety, so if you eat peanuts, you can reduce the amount of food you eat for the day.

2. Keep your heart healthy

The fatty acids in peanuts, together with other ingredients, can reduce the content of low-density lipoprotein, which is a type of bad cholesterol. Too high levels can increase the risk of coronary heart disease, so eating peanuts can help protect heart health.

3. Stabilize blood sugar

The reason why peanuts help control blood sugar is that it can delay the absorption of carbohydrates, so friends with high blood sugar can usually have some peanuts to help control sugar.

In a word, peanuts are a kind of food with rich nutritional value. Eating it in moderation is good for health, especially for some people, it is also a "good helper" to help solve health problems.

3. Eating peanuts by mistake is a "life reminder", pay attention to 3 points to eat healthy

Although peanuts are good, they are not suitable for everyone. Some people eat peanuts, but it will be counterproductive. Moreover, the way of eating peanuts is also particular. Eating the wrong way may become a "life reminder", so everyone should understand clearly before eating peanuts.

1 and 4 types of people should eat less

High uric acid and gout patients : Pay attention to avoid the intake of high purine foods, otherwise it may reduce the excretion of uric acid and increase the uric acid content in the body, thereby inducing gout, and peanuts are high purine foods;

People with renal insufficiency : Peanuts contain phosphorus, and in patients with renal disease, due to renal function problems, the ability to metabolize phosphorus is reduced. At this time, consuming a large amount of peanuts can increase the load on the kidneys, so as not to aggravate the disease;

Patients with hepatobiliary diseases : Peanuts are high-protein and high-fat foods, and these patients may not be able to digest and absorb these substances well due to problems with liver and gallbladder functions, which may easily cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea;

People with dyslipidemia : Peanuts are rich in fat and high in calories, otherwise it may lead to excess energy intake and further increase blood lipid levels.

2. Do not eat moldy peanuts

Moldy peanuts contain aflatoxin, which has long been classified as a Class I carcinogen by the World Health Organization. Excessive intake can cause liver cancer and other diseases. Therefore, if moldy peanuts are found, they should be disposed of in time.

3. Boiled is healthier

There are many ways of peanuts, such as frying, roasting, boiling, etc. Among them, boiling is healthier , and can retain the original taste and nutrition of peanuts to the greatest extent, so it is recommended that you choose this cooking method first.

But pay attention, but you can't eat too much at one time, 10-25g per day is almost the same , otherwise the fat in it is too high, eating too much will easily lead to obesity, and lay a hidden danger for health.

Summary: Peanuts are not only cheap and delicious, but also have many benefits, so friends who like them can usually eat them in moderation, but they must pay attention to mastering healthy eating methods!

References:

[1] "Peanuts have the name of "longevity fruit", which not only causes cancer, but also makes cancer worse. Is this true? ". The whole people are true - Tencent News. 2021-08-31

[2] "Peanuts are known as "fruit of longevity", but these types of people must eat less! 》.CCTV Life Circle.2018-07-09

[3] "Peanuts revered as "fruits of longevity" actually accelerate the spread of cancer cells? 》.Bio Valley. 2021-08-09

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