A fatty delicacy that helps you lose weight!
Peanuts grow underground. They are not actually nuts; botanists classify them as legumes. They come from South America, most probably Peru, where the plant grew wild some 7,600 years ago. Peanuts contain many minerals needed for healthy weight loss, as well as nutrients necessary for growth and the proper functioning of our muscles.
Health benefits:
- Peanuts promote haematopoiesis and help with heart and skin diseases.
- They also protect against caries.
- Their content of healthy fats reduces blood cholesterol and sugar levels. Peanuts improve memory and immunity and even help with weight loss.
- They contain antioxidants that protect cells, tissue and organs. Peanuts also have a positive effect on the nervous system.
Vitamins and minerals: Peanut butter contains many beneficial vitamins and minerals such as B-group vitamins, vitamin E, magnesium, potassium, zinc, manganese and phosphorus. It also contains folic acid, the antioxidant resveratrol and the coenzyme Q10.
Country of origin: China
