Weight loss to heart health: 7 amazing health benefits of peanuts - Hindustan Times

We at times compare our salaries with them, but these tiny nuts which are technically classified as legumes can make for the most convenient and nutrition-packed snack ever. You can add them in both sweet and savoury dishes to enhance their taste. From poha to peanut butter, there is a lot we can do with them. But it is not just their taste, but their nutritional content that make them so popular. They are loaded with proteins, healthy fats, various healthy nutrients and prevent us from diseases like diabetes, heart ailments and even cancer. The legume also has a scientific name - Arachis hypogea.

"Research studies show that peanuts which we use in desserts, cakes, confectionery, snacks and sauces are also useful for weight loss and are linked to reducing the risk of heart disease," says Dietician Garima Goyal. She talks in detail about the various health benefits of peanuts:

Keeps your heart healthy

Various nuts like walnuts and almonds are heart-healthy foods but, peanuts are no less than these expensive nuts. They help in preventing heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels. They are also known to stop small blood clots from forming and thus, reducing your chances of stroke.

Weight loss

Researchers revealed that despite being high in fat and calories, they do not contribute to weight gain. In fact, having them helps you maintain a healthy weight and reduce your risk of obesity.

Gallstone prevention

Certain studies suggest that consuming peanuts may cut the risk of...



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