Here’s why you should be eating peanuts more often

If you love peanuts, good for you. And if you don’t, you should because you are missing on a lot of nutrients. They are not just some scrumptious snack but they also do wonders to your body.

Here are some amazing benefits of eating njugu karanga:

1. Lowers cholesterol

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Peanuts are rich in unsaturated fats and eating them brings down the levels of the bad cholesterol. You will also be at a lower risk of the diseases that result from high cholesterol levels.

2. Weight loss

Because they are rich in unsaturated fats, fiber and proteins, they make you full. You will say goodbye to hunger pangs and forget about uncontrolled snacking that leads to weight gain.

3. Pregnancy

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Research has shown that women who ate more peanuts had a lower risk of delivering babies with abnormalities. This is because peanuts are rich in folate, a mineral that plays an integral role in fetal development.

4. Prevent depression

Whenever you are stressed or depressed, snack on the nuts and you will feel better. They contain a substance that increases the levels of serotonin in the body thus boosting your mood.

5. Magnesium

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Among the many minerals contained in these nuts is Magnesium which protects you from heart related diseases.

6. Gallstones

Studies show that peanuts have the ability to reduce the risk of gallstones. This is because gallstones are mainly composed from cholesterol yet peanuts have cholesterol lowering effects.