Journey of taste: Peanuts increase memory power by controlling bad cholesterol, its history is thousands of years old

Swad Ka Safarnama: It is said that people who do not have the financial capacity to eat almonds, can enjoy the power and pleasure of dry fruits by eating peanuts. Indeed this is the specialty of this diet. It is full of energy and the special elements found in it prevent bad cholesterol. Peanut also increases memory power. It is also considered a strong source of protein. It is being grown and eaten for thousands of years. It is foreign, but Indians eat it a lot.

Peanuts are considered nuts

Peanuts (Peanuts/Grownnuts) are considered common man’s nuts (dryfruits), but in reality it is not of walnut or almond species. It is not a dry fruit but belongs to the legume or pea family. It does not grow on trees like nuts, but grows and grows inside the ground. But it is not less than dry fruits in any way in its properties. In ancient times, groundnut has also been associated with the otherworldly life. It is said that during the Inca Civilization in the continent of South America, during the Inca Civilization, jars filled with peanuts were also buried along with the mummies, so that the dead souls could continue to take energy from there. Even years ago, tribal people in central Brazil used to grind peanuts with maize to prepare ‘nectar’ drink, so that they could have energy for a long time.

The special thing is that since the time groundnut is being grown, since then it has been considered as an economic crop. Peanut peel has also been useful. It is used for fire, its compost is made and it is also used for packing material.

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originated in south america

Peanuts are believed to have first originated in South America in 1500 BC. It is considered to be the native here. Food historians say that it first originated in this island, in either Peru or Brazil. Indian-American botanist Sushma Naithani has also considered the Brazilian-Paraguay epicenter as the real origin of groundnut. They say that cashew was also born in this center. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (apeda) of the Government of India also believes that groundnut was first nurtured in the valleys of Paraguay and cultivated here.

It is said that the Spanish brought it to India in the seventeenth century. In India, it was first cultivated in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. According to the National Peanut Board of America, India now ranks second in the world in the production of groundnut. China comes at number one. Apart from this, groundnut is grown on a large scale in Nigeria, Sudan, Burma, Argentina, Australia and Senegal.

Fat and protein make this a special diet

According to modern information, if we talk about nutritional elements, then 100 grams of groundnut contains calories 567, protein 25.8 grams, total fat (fat) 49.2 grams, carbohydrates 16.1 grams, fiber 8.5 grams. These properties are so strong that one immediately feels energy after eating peanuts. Calories and proteins keep the body full of energy for a long time. Niacin (special vitamin) found in it not only keeps the functioning of the brain cool, but also increases the memory power. According to Yogi and Ayurvedacharya Balakrishna, who is continuously doing research on fruits, vegetables and herbs, groundnut is beneficial in diseases like skin disorders, kidney and cold-cough. It is also very effective in loose motion. Those who are suffering from diabetes, they should eat bread made of wheat flour and groundnut flour, it is beneficial.

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Peanuts make the mood positive

Food expert and yoga guru Rama Gupta says that consuming peanuts can reduce bed cholesterol. The resveratrol (antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties) found in it protects the arteries of the heart from inflammation. This quality is also helpful in protecting the heart from diseases. If it is eaten in breakfast, then due to the abundance of calories, energy will be generated and after that the feeling of hunger will also reduce. It also brings satisfaction. Its benefit will ultimately be that the weight will not increase. But it has to be kept in mind that some fat is very high in it.

One should avoid eating peanuts in excess, otherwise it will increase the risk of allergy. Image-Canva

If you keep eating more and more peanuts during the day, then there will be a possibility of weight gain. It also has an amino acid called tryptophan in sufficient quantity. It is associated with proteins. Although the ‘fun’ of peeling peanuts and then eating them is different, but this acid makes the mood positive and also keeps away from depression. Since it also contains a sufficient amount of oil, which promotes hair growth. It should be avoided to eat more, otherwise it will increase the risk of allergy. There is an excess of fat in it, so consume it in a balanced manner, otherwise this peanut will start getting heavy on the heart. If you eat it with salad, you will get more benefits.

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