Peanuts are received from the ground, they also sometimes called groundnuts and are also considered as ‘Mungfali‘ in Hindi,  it also has many different names in various places like ‘Pallelu‘ in Telugu, ‘Kadalai‘ in Tamil, ‘Kadale kaayi‘ in Kannada, ‘Singdana‘ in Gujarati and ‘Shengdaane‘ in Marathi. They are also used as snacks in many households mainly in Indi. Peanuts belong to the family of legumes and have introduced from Central America. They are adaptable and can be eaten as raw, roasted, fried or boiled.

Not only this it also cures many health problems like weight loss, diabetes, cancer and gallstones. Peanuts carry a high concentration of compounds which is called phytosterols that help in preventing cancer by hindering tumour growth in the body. This has been found to be more helpful in women than men. They are rich in folate which helps women in pregnancy by lowering the risk of a baby born with neural tube defect.

Eating peanuts during pregnancy decreases the chances of allergic diseases such as asthma in children. Protein, fat, and fibre being in peanuts lower the risk of weight gain These necessary nutrients make peanuts a high satiety food, keeping you full and satisfied for a longer period. They also include a substance that increases serotonin levels that is a major cause of depression. Tryptophan in peanuts increases the release of this chemical and thus helps you fight depression. Here is the list of 7 awesome health benefits of peanuts.

-Prevent gallstones

-Prevents diabetes

-Helps in pregnancy

-Prevents cancer

-Low risk of weight gain

-Help fight depression

-Rich in energy