PEANUTS AND PEANUT BUTTER

 PEANUTS OR ITS BUTTER

Peanuts are the type of nuts scientifically known as Arachis hypogea, and it goes by  many names

depending upon the region, in India it is known as GROUNDNUT (moongfali), Earthnuts or Goobers.

:- Earlier peanuts were eaten raw but now in most of the places it is delivered as salted peanuts ( which compromises the integrity and nutritional value of peanuts ) but on the contrary PEANUT  BUTTER has changed the game, now peanut butter is a direct alternate to the mixed fruit jam which was again low in nutritional value.

-: Best part about peanuts is that they not just tastes good , but also rich in protein , healthy fat and other various nutrients.



OTHER PRODUCTS MADE FROM PEANUTS ARE..

1. Peanut oil
2. Peanut protein
3. Peanut flour
4. Peanut sauce
5. Peanut butter



-: STUDIES SAY THAT PEANUTS CAN BE USED IN CONTEXT OF LOOSING WEIGHT AS IT IS A SOURCE OF HEALTHY FAT & HEALTHY FAT HELPS TO REDUCE THE BAD FAT DEPOSITED IN OUR BODY.

-: Peanuts are not the lean source of protein but it is a huge alternate for the vegetarians as it is packing 25.6 gms of protein per 100gms.

-: Fiber in Peanuts it is said to have 8gms of fiber per serving of 100gms., fiber is really important for digestion and bowel movement. plus it keeps you full for extended period of time.

:- Omega-6 content 15.6 gms per serving which is a prevailing part of it. omega element is good for functioning of heart.

Peanut butter with brown or multigrain bread is the most common and the most healthiest snack for all of the world. Even i too take peanut butter for the craing i get of hunger it keeps me going & gives power pack energy.

The  cost of peanuts is really pocket friendly, you can get is about 150inr or 2$ per kilogram. @$ for 250gms of protein and fats and omega-6.
It is not wrong if i say it is a whole food :)

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