10 Amazing Benefits And Uses Of Peanuts (Pictures)

Health Benefits of Peanuts:

These nuts (or rather legumes) are a super food when it comes to their health benefits. In fact, they are an important source of nutrition in underdeveloped countries. Their various health benefits are as follows.

Caution

Peanuts are great sources of energy which come with a variety of benefits. However, they should be consumed in moderation as excessive consumption may lead to gas, heartburn and sudden food allergy. Peanut allergy is one of the most serious food allergies and the allergic reactions can actually be life threatening. Those having peanut allergies experience a reaction within a few minutes of eating or touching a peanut or a product made from peanut. Allergic reaction includes a tingling sensation in the mouth followed by swelling of the face, throat and mouth which can even result in difficulty in breathing, asthma attack, anaphylactic shock or death. Other less severe reactions include rash, hives or stomach upset. If you suspect that you have a peanut allergy, it advisable to get tested by an allergist and avoid peanuts, and other peanut products of the allergy is confirmed.

Peanuts are also prone to contamination of aflatoxin produced by a fungus, aspergillus flavus which is highly toxic and carcinogenic and can contribute to liver carcinoma. A peanut having a greenish yellow appearance is dangerous and hence, should be avoided.