Eating peanuts can keep you healthy! Research has found that peanuts can make blood vessels healthier. How to eat them?

Oct 2, 2022

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Aunt Chang, who lives in Shenzhen, recently found abnormal triglycerides in the physical examination. She looked at the physical examination report and couldn't believe it. Aunt Chang is a wellness expert in the eyes of her friends. She usually listens to some live health and wellness classes, and then buys various health foods.

I heard that eating peanuts is good, so I bought them and ate a small plate of them every day. I felt that my blood lipid level was well controlled, but I didn’t think I could detect abnormal blood lipids .

After the doctor's consultation, she said that Aunt Chang's high blood lipids were related to frequent eating of peanuts.

Aunt Chang regretted that, didn't she say that eating peanuts is good for cardiovascular disease? How come it doesn't work if you eat it by yourself? This peanut is a "longevity fruit", it is obviously a "death talisman".

1. Is a handful of peanuts a day beneficial or harmful to health?

Peanuts are a common and cost-effective nut with high nutritional value. They are suitable for snacks or snacks. Is a handful of peanuts good for health or bad for health?

Peanuts contain dietary fiber, various vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins, unsaturated fats, etc. There are various antioxidants and plant compounds such as resveratrol in the peanut skin, so the nutritional value of peanuts is very high.

But it should be noted that for some special groups, peanuts may be a "life reminder"!

Patients with hyperlipoproteinemia : peanuts contain high levels of fat and calories. Patients with hyperlipoproteinemia eat too much, which will aggravate the disease and may induce cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease;

People with renal insufficiency : Peanuts contain phosphorus, and people with renal insufficiency will affect phosphorus metabolism. If such people eat peanuts, it will increase the burden on the kidneys, so it is best to eat less;

Patients with high uric acid and gout : patients with high uric acid and gout should eat less foods with high purine, and peanuts are high purine foods. Eating too much may lead to an increase in uric acid in the body and increase the risk of gout. It is recommended that such people eat no more than seven peanuts;

Patients with liver and gallbladder diseases : Peanuts are high-fat foods, and the fat in them needs to be metabolized by bile and liver. People with liver and gallbladder diseases eat too much peanuts, which may cause the fat to be difficult to digest and cause symptoms such as diarrhea.

2. Research has found that peanuts can make cardiovascular health more healthy!

Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases can be said to be more terrifying than cancer. Some studies have found that proper consumption of peanuts can reduce the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and make the cardiovascular health more healthy.

A study published in the journal "Stroke" followed 74,793 Japanese adults between the ages of 45 and 74 for 15 years and found that those who ate an average of 4 peanuts per day were more likely to eat peanuts than those who did not eat peanuts. :

16% reduction in overall stroke risk
20% lower risk of ischemic stroke
13% lower risk of cardiovascular disease

But it should be noted that do not try to lower blood pressure by eating peanuts, after all, the direct effect of peanuts to lower blood pressure is very limited.

Many foods have blood pressure-lowering components, but if you want to reduce blood pressure through food, you may need to eat tons of food to be effective. Diet can help prevent disease, but cannot treat disease.

It is recommended that healthy adults should consume about 10 grams of nuts per day , which is the amount of 12 peanuts, and should not eat too much.

Eating peanuts is good for the human body, but the practice of peanuts is also critical. Registered nutritionist Fan Zhihong recommends these eating methods:

1. Eat a small amount of breakfast

Peanuts themselves are high in fat and calories, so it is best not to eat too much. You can choose to mix them with cold dishes or cook them in porridge for breakfast.

2. Stewed and eaten

Eating peanuts by stewing can not only retain their nutritional value, but also relatively healthier. Try to avoid frying or excessive processing of salt and sugar.

3. Eat fresh

It is best to buy fresh, high-quality peanuts for consumption. Mildew must be thrown away in time to prevent the production of aflatoxins and endanger human health.

When buying peanuts, it is best to choose those with clear shell lines, yellow or white, and full and even nuts . These peanuts are relatively high-quality. Once you find that the shell is black and the kernels turn dark brown, you must throw it away in time.

Although peanuts have high nutritional value, the effect of reducing blood pressure by eating peanuts is limited, and for some special groups, improper consumption will aggravate the disease.

Nutritionists suggest that peanuts should be eaten in moderation, and try to choose to eat breakfast, eat a small amount, and eat them fresh. It is best to choose stewed cooking methods.

References:

[1] Are Peanuts Harmful or Beneficial? How to eat healthier? After reading, tell your family". Popular Science China. 2022-04-06

[2] "Although peanuts are called longevity fruits, they are the "life reminders" for these 4 types of people". Family Doctor Online. 2018-06-14

[3] "Eating 4 or 5 peanuts a day can reduce the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease? 》.China Biotechnology Network.2021-09-11

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