Oil Seeds
Groundnuts (Mungaphali.)
Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea), which also goes by several other names such as peanuts, earthnuts, monkey nuts, pinders, etc. is actually a legume that grows in the ground. It is a common sight during the rainy season to see little children hawking boiled groundnuts on the streets. A lot of people may be reluctant to buy a cup or two from off the streets but that should change right after you know the benefits associated with these nuts.
Groundnuts along with peas and beans are among the best sources of protein in the plant kingdom and they are also super high in polyphenols; the chief of the antioxidant group. Although peanuts are high in fat, like avocados, they are high in the “good” kind of fat – monounsaturated fat. They also contain magnesium, foliate, vitamin E, copper, arginine, and fibre – all of which are known to lessen the risk of cardiovascular disease. The nuts are really rich with significant, beneficial nutrients that are essential for optimum health
Health Benefits:
- • Reduces the risk of colon cancer.
- • They contain antioxidants.
- • They contain Vitamin B3 which boosts memory and helps lower cholesterol.
- • Helps to prevent blood related problems.
- • They help to combat depression.
- • They are generally rich in vitamins and minerals.