Studies have proved that peanut, which has been called "longevity fruit" in China since ancient times, can prevent and improve the following four serious situations. Let's take a look
Stroke is the most lethal disease in China!
Coronary heart disease and myocardial infarction are the most lethal heart disease in China!
Colorectal cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers in China!
We all want to avoid these diseases, but in the past cognition, the prevention and improvement methods corresponding to the above situations are very different and have different emphases.
The good news is that recent research has confirmed that a nut known as "longevity fruit" in China since ancient times can prevent and improve the above four serious situations at the same time. It's peanuts!
Compared with other nuts, peanuts are almost the most popular among Chinese recipes. In addition to spiced peanuts, vinegar peanuts, fried peanuts, it is also hidden in stir fried vegetables, stews, cold dishes, and becomes a versatile food on the table.
Adding proper amount of peanuts to daily diet can help prevent arteriosclerosis and effectively reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
In fact, in addition to protecting the heart, peanuts can be seen everywhere in life, and there are many unknown benefits.
Recent studies have confirmed that a nut known as "longevity fruit" in China since ancient times can prevent and improve the above four serious situations at the same time. It's peanuts!
Lipid lowering and heart protecting
After eating, the triglyceride in the blood will increase temporarily. Eating some peanuts will help to inhibit the triglyceride level, reduce artery expansion, and prevent heart disease and stroke. Chen Feng, senior engineer of Shandong Yimeng peanut food research institute, said that the key to protecting the heart of peanuts is that they are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Protect the intestines and fight against cancer
Eating a handful of peanuts a day can improve intestinal health and help prevent food poisoning. For example, flour made from peanut kernel can significantly stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut, while reducing the number of harmful bacteria. Therefore, it is good for regulating and improving intestinal health.
The study found that women who ate peanuts at least twice a week had a 58% lower risk of colon cancer, while men who ate peanuts at least twice a week had a 27% lower risk.
Improving intelligence
The lysine, glutamic acid and aspartic acid contained in peanut can promote the development of brain cells and enhance memory.
Anti aging and brain strengthening
Peanut is rich in vitamin E, lecithin and so on, which has antioxidant effect, is conducive to beauty and beauty, and delay aging. Peanut is rich in zinc. Zinc can promote the development of children's brain, enhance the memory function of the brain, activate the brain cells of the elderly, effectively delay the premature aging of the human body, and have anti-aging effects. At the same time, catechins in peanuts are also helpful for anti-aging.
Inhibit bleeding, invigorate blood and spleen
According to Taoist doctors, peanut coat is sweet, astringent and smooth. Enter lung, spleen and liver channels. It has the effect of hemostasis, removing blood stasis and detumescence. Peanut red coat can nourish the spleen and stomach, nourish blood and stop bleeding. Peanut has strong hematopoiesis function, has the function of hemostasis and promoting platelet, and the effect of peanut red coat is 50 times stronger than peanut itself, so it is better to eat peanut with red coat.
Stabilize blood sugar
The study found that people who switched a portion of red meat in their diet to peanuts had a 21% lower risk of developing diabetes. Peanuts slow down the absorption of carbohydrates. If you eat peanuts in the morning, your blood sugar will not be too high.
Reduce the risk of death
The risk of death was reduced by 21% and 17% respectively.
Control appetite
Peanuts are 'high satiety' foods that make you feel fuller, or longer. An article published in the journal Nutrition and metabolism found that people who snack on peanuts eat less.
'peanut's high satiety is not only the result of fat, dietary fiber and protein content, but also the result of all factors. "If you eat peanuts or peanut butter at breakfast, you can reduce the amount of food you eat on that day," said Kathy middles, head of nutrition at Brigham women's hospital.
Peanut shell reduces fat and blood pressure
When we eat peanuts, we throw away the shells. As we all know, for people with high blood pressure and high blood fat, peanut shell is not only easy to get, cheap, but also amazing. It's the best medicine. But it should be noted that moldy peanut shells should not be used.