What You May Not Know About Groundnut / Peanuts

Groundnut, also known as peanuts is a legume crop grown mainly for its seeds. It is also classified as Arachis hypogaea. There are about for varieties of plant-based groundnuts. Groundnuts are a great source of energy due to its mineral content such as Magnesium which converts blood sugar to energy. Groundnuts contain anti-oxidants which are key in fighting free radicals that are harmful to the body. Its richness in vitamin E component in groundnuts protects the skin. Groundnuts contain minerals such as potassium, magnesium, manganese, copper, calcium, iron, selenium and zinc. These minerals play key roles in easing digestion, the growth of strong bones and teeth, anti-stress, conversion of blood sugar to energy, DNA synthesis initiation and more. Groundnuts contain numerous vitamins like vitamin B complex and Vitamin E. Vitamin E is essential for the development of healthy hair with rich roots and strengthened strands. Manganese in groundnuts regulates blood sugar. Groundnuts contain folic acid. Folic acid, when consumed in the early stages of pregnancy, can reduce the risk of the baby being born with neural tube defects by up to 70%. Groundnut is high in protein. Protein is essential for growth because amino acid is the active agent the stimulate the growth of cells in the body. Good for general growth.

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