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Peanuts are rich in essential nutrients. In a reference amount of 3 + 1⁄ 2-ounce), peanuts provide 2,385 kilojoules (570 kilocalories) of food energy, and are an excellent source (defined as more than 20% of the Daily Value, DV) of several B vitamins, vitamin E, several dietary minerals, such as manganese (95% DV), magnesium (52% DV) and phosphorus (48% DV), and dietary fiber (right table). The fats are mainly polyunsaturated and monounsaturated (83% of total fats when combined).
Walnuts have many benefits for men because their ALA omega-3 content helps to improve male reproductive health. Another reason why walnuts are classed as “heart healthy nuts” is that they help lower cholesterol in the blood. Peanut allergy has been associated with the use of skin preparations containing peanut oil among children, but the evidence is not regarded as conclusive. [30] Peanut allergies have also been associated with family history and intake of soy products. [30] When you compare the omega-3 content of walnuts to almonds, you can see why eating walnuts is so healthy. 1 oz. of almonds (about 23 almonds) only contains 1.7 mg omega-3 fatty acids whereas walnuts contain over 2,500 mg omega-3! ( 15) ( 4) Since 1940, the southeastern US region has seen a shift to producing Runner group peanuts. This shift is due to good flavor, better roasting characteristics, and higher yields when compared to Spanish types, leading to food manufacturers' preference for the use in peanut butter and salted nuts. Georgia's production is now almost 100% Runner-type. [40]
Health Benefits of Walnuts
Oil crops for the production of advanced biofuels". European Biofuels Technology Platform. Archived from the original on September 9, 2015 . Retrieved September 28, 2015. Most nuts and seeds contain polyphenols – important antioxidants that are necessary for good health. When it comes to antioxidants in walnuts, it seems that walnuts stand out among other nuts. Palm kernel meal as a feed for poultry. 1. Composition of palm". Journal of Animal feed science . Retrieved May 25, 2015. Doctors on WebMD report that you need a good number of vitamins and minerals from your diet for healthy skin. Eating foods rich in antioxidants helps to “feed” your skin from the inside and improve how your skin looks and feels. ( 39)
Joe Vinson, PHD, a chemistry professor from the University of Scranton, analyzed different types of raw and roasted nuts. His study concluded that not only should we increase the consumption of nuts, but also that there is a nut that surpasses all its counterparts in terms of the health benefits. ( 13) The botanical definition of a nut is "a fruit whose ovary wall becomes hard at maturity." Using this criterion, the peanut is not a nut. [7] However, peanuts are usually categorized as nuts for culinary purposes and in common English more generally. Peanuts are similar in taste and nutritional profile to tree nuts such as walnuts and almonds, and, as a culinary nut, are often served in similar ways in Western cuisines. The anaphylaxis campaign: peanut oil". Anaphylaxis.org.uk. Archived from the original on April 18, 2008 . Retrieved August 18, 2009. The nuts have always been considered as ‘brain food’perhaps because the surface structure of the walnut has awrinkled appearance, like that of the brain. Due to this reason, they have been considered as a symbol of intelligence, leadingto the belief by some that theyactually increase one’s intellect!Other studies have found that a diet rich in fresh vegetables with nuts and seeds can help to counteract depression and improve cognitive function. ( 18)