A little secret about peanuts…

　　First of all, strictly speaking, peanuts are actually just legumes and do not belong to the category of nuts. If we ignore this difference, it indeed shares many of the same characteristics as other nuts. For example, it provides us with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that are beneficial for the heart, as well as vitamin E and zinc.

　　Secondly, it is true that peanuts contain fat, but it is in the form of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that are beneficial for you, just like other nuts that grow on trees. If you pay attention to the serving size, 30 grams of peanuts (about 32 nuts) contain 166 calories, so they will not cause an increase in your fat intake. Like other nuts, peanuts also contain dietary fiber, which helps people feel full after eating them.

　　Thirdly, consumption of nuts has been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases disease And the risk of diabetes (of course, peanuts also fall into this category).

　　Fourth, peanuts, especially those with their skin on, contain resveratrol—a compound also found in red wine—that helps slow down cellular aging and promotes heart health Health The role of... Roasted peanuts contain the highest amount, but even the amount found in baked peanuts is considered healthy.

　　Fifthly, not all peanut products cause allergies. Highly refined oils, such as peanut oil, are not considered to be "major food allergens." That’s because the substance that causes the allergic reaction – the protein – has been removed from the edible oil. Although there may still be trace amounts of protein in edible oils, the Food and Drug Administration states that these amounts are not sufficient to cause an allergic reaction.

　　Finally, although this would undoubtedly be considered an allergen for people with peanut allergies, peanut flour is indeed gluten-free. It has a slight nutty flavor and can be used in baking, or you can coat fish and chicken before frying them with it. Interestingly, it contains extremely high levels of protein and dietary fiber, and it is available in various degrees of fat removal – the more oil that is extracted from the peanuts, the higher the protein content of the resulting peanut flour.