Arachis hypogaea (scientific name: Arachis hypogaea; English name: Peanut) is a plant species in the leguminous family of dicotyledonous plants. Also known as peanuts, peanuts, ground beans, ground pine, evergreen fruits, or fruits. Hakka dialect and the western region of Guangdong are called fandou. In Minnan dialect and Taiwanese, it is called potato (Chinese Mainland also has the word "potato", but it refers to potato). In the early years of China and Japan, it was called groundnut, commonly known as Tangren bean or Nanjing bean, and some European countries called it Chinese nut. The seeds of peanuts are also known as peanuts.

The nutritional value of peanuts

1. Promote the growth and development of the human body. Peanuts contain extremely high levels of calcium, which is the main component of human bones. Therefore, eating peanuts more can promote the growth and development of the human body.

2. Promote cell development and enhance intelligence. Peanut protein contains more than ten amino acids that the human body needs. Among them, lysine can improve children's intelligence, while glutamic acid and aspartic acid can promote cell development and enhance brain memory ability.

3. Anti aging, anti premature aging The catechin contained in peanuts has a strong anti-aging effect on the human body, and lysine is also an important component to prevent premature aging. Eating peanuts regularly is beneficial for delaying aging in the human body, hence peanuts are also known as "evergreen fruits".

4. Peanuts for moistening the lungs and relieving cough contain rich fatty oils, which can have the effect of moistening the lungs and relieving cough. They are commonly used for chronic cough, asthma, phlegm and blood.

5. Coagulation and hemostasis peanuts contain oils and various vitamins, as well as substances that shorten coagulation time. They can counteract the dissolution of fibrin, promote the production of platelets in the bone marrow, and not only have hemostatic effects on various hemorrhagic diseases, but also have a certain therapeutic effect on the primary disease, which is beneficial for the human hematopoietic function

6. Prevent coronary heart disease. Peanut oil contains a large amount of linoleic acid, which can break down cholesterol in the body into bile acids and excrete them from the body. Avoiding cholesterol deposition in the body, reducing the risk of high cholesterol, can prevent coronary heart disease and arteriosclerosis.

The efficacy and function of peanuts

Peanuts, as one of the traditional foods loved by the people, have been known as "evergreen fruits" since ancient times. As the saying goes, "Eating peanuts regularly can keep you healthy." Research has found that they have certain medicinal value and health functions.

Lowering cholesterol: Peanut oil contains a large amount of linoleic acid, which can break down cholesterol into bile acids and excrete them from the body, avoiding cholesterol deposition in the body and reducing the incidence of various cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases caused by cholesterol exceeding normal levels in the body.

Delaying human aging: The zinc content in peanuts is generally higher than that in other oil crops. Zinc can promote the brain development of children, enhance the memory function of the brain, activate the brain cells of middle-aged and elderly people, effectively delay premature aging of the human body, and has anti-aging effect.

Promoting children's bone development: Peanuts are rich in calcium, which can promote children's bone development and prevent the occurrence of degenerative bone diseases in the elderly. Peanuts contain abundant fatty oils and proteins, which have a nourishing and lactating effect on postpartum lactation.

Preventing tumors: Peanuts and peanut oil contain a highly bioactive natural polyphenol substance - resveratrol. It is a natural chemical preventive agent for tumor diseases, and can also reduce platelet aggregation, prevent and treat atherosclerosis, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Resveratrol is listed as one of the most effective anti-aging substances. Peanuts, peanut oil, and other related peanut products rich in resveratrol will have a greater impact on diet and health.