Groundnut (Raw dried) வேர்க்கடலை

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Groundnuts or peanut are as popular as they are healthy. They are an excellent plant-based source of protein, and are high in various vitamins, minerals and plant compounds. They can be useful as a part of a weight loss diet, and may reduce the risk of both heart disease and gallstones.

The health benefits include: Helps Promote Fertility (Folate) Peanuts contain a good amount of folate. Repeated studies have shown that women who had a daily intake of 400 micrograms of folic acid before and during early pregnancy reduced their risk of having a baby born with a serious neural tube defect by up to 70%.

The majority of fats in peanuts are heart-healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fats, which can help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol. And numerous observational studies have found that eating peanuts is associated with many benefits, especially for the heart.

Eating nuts, peanuts daily could lower death risk from cancer, other diseases. Peanuts and nuts are a good source of omega-3, fibre, vitamin E, antioxidants and “good” fats. As such, they have been associated with a number of health benefits, particularly for the heart

Despite being high in fat and calories, peanuts do not appear to contribute to weight gain. In fact, observational studies have shown that peanut consumption may help maintain a healthy weight status and reduce the risk of obesity