Peanut, or peanut, is one of the most tasty and useful products on which adults and children like to regale. It has infinite quantity of curative components which have positive impact on a human body.
Description and tastes
Peanut — the representative of family Bean, he is a close relative of haricot and peas. Grows in places with moderately humid, warm climate, remarkably took root in the tropical and subtropical countries. The peanut found the greatest distribution in the USA, in the south of Africa, in South America. In other countries, peanut can be met in the southern zones, the Rostov region, Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation and in the south of Ukraine.
Beans ripen in the earth then they are taken out and subject to heat treatment.
Whether you know? Ancient Peruvians in the 12-15th centuries became the first consumers of a product. They grew up a plant and called it анхук that in translation is designated by spider as the shell reminded a cocoon of a spider.
Peanut ripens in the shell resembling a pod superficially (on two-three fruits inside). Nuts have yellowish color and from above are covered with a brown film. The crude product is characterized by usual taste of a bean, reminds walnut or almond nuts a little.
Structure of peanut
Having studied attentively chemical structure of peanut, it is possible to estimate all its useful properties fully.
Vitamins
Peanut also rank as nuts along with walnut, Brazilian, pecan, almonds, pistachios and cashew, however, this incorrect statement as it treats to family Bean.
It is possible to call a product safely the real vitamin bomb. It contains:
- group B vitamins — normalize work of internal systems and bodies, take part in protein synthesis, favorably influence nervous system, regulate exchange processes and level of cholesterol, restore integrity of integuments;
- vitamin C — strengthens the immune system, increases protective functions of an organism;
- RR vitamin — participates in processing of fats, carbohydrates and proteins in energy, normalizes exchange processes;
- vitamin E — protects cages from penetration of heavy metals and radicals, promotes rejuvenation of an organism, lowers influence of products of intoxication of an organic resource.
Mineral substances
In a large number also mineral substances among which top three is represented are presented in a product:
- magnesium: strengthens a bone and muscular system, takes part in formation of bones of a skeleton, allows to cope with intoxication products quickly;
- phosphorus: maintains health of a bone tissue and teeth, transfers and transforms energy, participates in power exchange processes;
- potassium: normalizes work of nervous system, takes part in transport of nutritious elements in cages, maintains normal water balance in an organism, participates in biosynthesis of protein and process of glycolysis.
The mineral structure is complemented with iron, vegetable cellulose, amino acids, zinc, manganese, sodium, fatty acids.
Whether you know? Heat treatment of peanut does not reduce its nutrition value and does not destroy useful components. It is not less advantage of a fried product, than from crude, however in the first look it can longer remain.
Caloric content and nutrition value of peanut
Peanut — a nutritious, nourishing and high-calorific product. Its nutrition value is:
- proteins — 26.3 g;
- fats — 45.2 g;
- carbohydrates — 9.9 g.
Peanut caloric content: on 100 g — 552 kcal that makes a third of standard daily rate of calories for the average person. As showed chemical structure researches, the product does not contain cholesterol at all.
In what advantage of peanut
Except tasty delicacy, peanut is capable to serve as a medical product which copes with a set of various diseases.
For men
It is recommended to use constantly a peanut to representatives of a strong half of mankind as it:
- contributes to normalization of a hormonal background and level of testosterone, positively influences reproductive function;
- normalizes functioning of all sex hormones;
- favorably influences work of a cardiovascular system that is especially important at advanced age;
- normalizes muscle work, allows to build up muscle bulk in the natural way;
- interferes with male baldness.
Especially beans are useful to men who intensively play sports. They promote saturation of an organism necessary vitamins and minerals, take off fatigue and tension in muscles, give the chance to quickly restore forces after the active trainings.
For women
It is regularly not less useful to consume kernels to women. With their help it is possible:
- to normalize reproductive function;
- to improve appearance, to strengthen hair and nails;
- to normalize work of digestive system;
- to treat anemia and to prevent its development;
- to improve quality of milk when breastfeeding.
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Besides, application of a peanut will allow to reduce risk of appearance of diseases of oncological character, to stir up brain activity, will save from insomnia and a depression.
For children
By drawing up the menu for children you should not ignore this product. It contains the most valuable substances which are necessary for harmonious development and growth of kids. Peanut is shown at a lack of weight at the child, in the period of the increased risk of development of viral and infectious diseases, for stimulation of work of a brain during study or examination, in awkward age during rapid growth.
Important! It is impossible to feed with nut of too little children. It is recommended to include it in a diet to children is more senior than three-year age, since very small doses.
Whether roasted peanuts are useful
In spite of the fact that roasted peanuts are exposed to heat treatment, it keeps the majority of minerals and vitamins. Moreover, many nutritionists consider that the fried product is more useful, than crude because during frying on it the layer which serves as protection against vitamin E destruction is formed. Certainly, the greatest advantage will be from the kernels fried in a small amount of oil without salt, spices or additional preservatives and fragrances.
Systematic consumption of fried nut positively influences work of nervous system, liver, heart, GIT. It lowers cholesterol level, helps to update cages, serves as natural aphrodisiac, raises a libido and potency. The use of 30 g of a product a day can significantly reduce risk of developing of cardiovascular diseases.
Whether it is possible?
Peanut very high-calorie, nutritious and very allergenic product. Therefore some categories of people need to use it with care or in general to appear.
At pregnancy and feeding by a breast
The peanut is not a forbidden fruit at pregnancy, however it is necessary to use it in limited doses. The biggest danger to future mothers are possible allergic reactions. Even if before pregnancy the woman did not face an allergy to a product, during incubation of the child its application can provoke development in the kid of sensitivity to allergens which are present at peanut.
Important! In most cases the crude peanut badly is digested a stomach therefore it is recommended to be eaten in a fried or dried look.
Also the feeding mothers as it can cause diathesis in the kid should observe care measures at consumption of a product. To begin include peanut in a diet the woman can only after the child is three months old. If there are no contraindications, then this product will help to improve quality of milk, will increase immunity of the baby, will sate a children's organism with necessary minerals and useful substances.
At various diseases
At diabetes peanut is allowed to be eaten if, of course, the person has no allergy and individual intolerance. The standard daily rate of consumption of a bean is appointed by the doctor individually. Application of a product at diabetes allows to reduce sugar level in blood, to normalize arterial blood pressure, to satisfy feeling of hunger.
It is strictly forbidden to use peanut at sharp pancreatitis as he is capable to cause diarrhea, an abdominal distension, has bile-expelling properties. During remission or development of a chronic disease it is allowed to eat several nutlets, but only after consultation with the doctor.
About medicinal properties
The peanut — a highly nourishing product which positively influences work of all bodies has great medicinal and preventive properties.
Prevention of cardiac diseases
Existence in structure of a product of antioxidants, in particular polyphenol and resveratrol, allows to strengthen and revitalize a cardiovascular system.
Whether you know? The amount of polyphenol in crude peanut is 25% less, than in fried. Therefore for prevention of cardiac illnesses it is recommended to use the product which underwent heat treatment.
Thanks to vitamin E there is a cell renewal, strengthening of walls of vessels that in general improves work of heart.
Strengthening of potency
For men the advantage of a peanut consists in completion of vitamin and mineral structure which action is directed to restoration of reproductive function of genitals. From the most important vitamins for potency emit RR vitamin, biotin, B1 and B6. Regular application of a product many times enhances sexual inclination, prevents a premature ejaculation.
Due to high concentration of antioxidants there is a clarification of an organism from toxins, free radicals and other hazardous substances which have negative effect on work of hormones. The restoring and strengthening properties of peanut allow to restore in a short space of time male power and to save it from the problems connected with bad potency.
Eggs, celery, ginger, shrimps, squids, parsley, cilantro, spinach will help to enhance potency also.
About one tablespoon of the kernels mixed with honey is recommended to use every evening.
Treatment of cough
This fruit is actively used for treatment of cough including sharp laryngitis as it has anti-inflammatory and expectorant effect. When developing cough it is recommended to add on several nutlets to porridge or dairy products, 2-3 times a day.
At treatment of laryngitis apply peanut decoction and its shells. 3-4 times together with fruits give such drink to the patient. He removes inflammation of the upper airways, returns a voice.
The help at a sore throat
By means of peanut it is possible to treat a sore throat. For this purpose 70 g of kernels (together with a peel) boil several minutes, then slightly fry boiled nutlets to a ruddy crust. At a sore throat eat on several fruits in one hour prior to a lunch, once a day. Such means removes inflammation, reduces pain in a throat.
For normalization of pressure
Marinated fruits will help to normalize arterial blood pressure. It is for this purpose recommended to draw crude peanut together with a peel in 6-% natural vinegar 1 day. To use daily 10 kernels.
At dizzinesses
Peanut leaves will help to cope with dizzinesses. 50 g of leaves boil in 1 liter of water while liquid does not uvaritsya twice. Use broth on 200 ml for three days.
Rules of the choice and storage of a product
Important question in the field of advantage or harm of a product is the way of its storage. Keep a peanut in the dry place, far away from any sources of moisture and dampness. For storage of a product choose the hermetic, densely closed capacity. Also use of paper packages or sacks from natural, dense fabric is allowed. It is necessary to refrain from storage in plastic bags or plastic tanks. It is possible to put nuts in the freezer.
Important! The crushed or shredded kernels have suitability term one day as they quickly emit oil at the expense of what spoil.
It is possible to buy peanut practically in any shop today. When choosing it is worth paying attention to color, a smell of fruits and their appearance. The natural cover has to be clean, without spots and traces of a mold, with densely closed shutters. The light peanut aroma, without mustiness notes has to be felt.
Features of application
At the expense of the surprising useful components, peanut was widely used in various spheres: to traditional medicine, cosmetology, cookery.
Medicinal properties also other representatives of family Bean have: red and white beans, peas, soy, chick-pea.
Dietary properties
Despite the nutritiousness, a peanut often use by drawing up the dietary menu, in particular for weight loss. In small amounts of a kernel help to reduce appetite, to satisfy feeling of hunger, contribute to normalization of fat exchange.
Kernels are a source of minerals, vitamins and protein which allow a human body to fill the level of necessary nutrients. Besides, peanut has high nutritional value and allows to struggle with deficiency of body weight.
Use in cookery
Peanut was fallen in love by much for its amazing taste and nutritiousness. It is applied to preparation of various dishes, often added to porridges, pastries, desserts, ice cream, salads, drinks. On its basis do sauces and gas stations. From kernels receive one of the delicacies, most popular in the world — peanut paste.
But in most cases the product is consumed in a fried look, seasoned with salt, paprika or sugar.
Cosmetology and peanut
Experts recommend to pay attention to properties of a peanut at skin diseases. To prolong skin youth, to save from dryness, to eliminate peelings, to make integuments more elastic and elastic peanut butter will help. On its basis do various masks, house lotions, tonics, creams, add to shampoos and liquid soaps. Regular application of means will save from dryness and fragility of hair, will allow to tighten skin, to protect it from negative impact of external factors.
How tasty to fry peanut
To receive the maximum advantage of peanut kernels, it is necessary to fry them correctly. Will be necessary for frying:
- frying pan with a thick bottom;
- peanut — 1 glass;
- salt — to taste.
Process of roasting happens in several stages:
- To wash out peanut under flowing water.
- To warm a frying pan without oil on average fire.
- To pour out kernels on a frying pan, to level evenly.
- To fry nuts for 4-5 minutes, regularly stirring slowly and stirring up.
- To remove peanut from fire when the peel cracks, and kernels will begin to break up in half.
- To cool nutlets, to clean them from a peel, to salt to taste.
It is possible to fry a product quickly and easily in the microwave oven. For this purpose:
- On the plate suitable for use in the microwave oven to fill an even layer crude peanut.
- To turn on the microwave on the maximum power and to warm up kernels within 3-4 minutes.
- 3-4 minutes later nutlets to take out, to sprinkle slightly with salt, to mix and roast to a turn in the furnace 4 more minutes.
At such easy way peanut turns out crispy, slightly salty and very fragrant.
Harm and contraindications
Earth peanut has not only useful properties, but also contraindications. At consumption of a product it is necessary to remember a measure and norm. As it is high-calorific, it is necessary to limit daily consumption to 20 kernels. More people can eat exclusively healthy, not having an allergy and excess weight.
It is recommended to eat with care nutlets to the people inclined to allergic reactions and suffering from individual intolerance.
Contraindicated this delicacy:
- to children up to three years;
- at gout;
- at arthritises and arthroses;
- at violations of work of a GIT;
- at problems in work of a pancreas and intestines;
- at stomach ulcers.
Important! The peanut having bitterish or slightly bitterish smack can do harm to human health. Such product can cause serious violations in work of digestive system, up to a serious poisoning.
Useful peanut products
Not only peanut, but also its derivatives enjoys wide popularity.
Peanut milk
Linoliyevy acid which supports the normal level of cholesterol is considered the main component of peanut milk, positively affects blood clotting. Besides, the milk is excellent antioxidant, interferes with development of such diseases as atherosclerosis, a hypertension, oncological new growths.
Peanut peel
The peanut peel has curative properties. It has the strengthening, immunostimulating action at the expense of what it is used for strengthening of immunity, increase in protective functions of an organism. From it prepare various infusions and broths which use daily together with milk.
Peanut paste (oil)
Peanut paste — a tasty, nourishing and nutritious product on which adults and children like to regale. It has pleasant taste and aroma, perfectly is suitable for a breakfast or having a snack, is remarkably combined with fruit, toasts, various porridges and cottage cheese. The systematic use of paste allows to reduce risk of diseases of a cardiovascular system, to prevent development of cirrhosis, hepatitis, cholelithiasis, disorders of nervous system.
Learn how do and than peanut butter is useful.
Peanut is the most valuable product in a power supply system, is an irreplaceable source of many vitamins and minerals, takes the major place in a diet of each person. However you should not forget that whatever useful the product was, it is necessary to use it in the moderate, strictly dosed portions, it is exclusive to itself on health.