The benefits of peanuts for the male body

Peanut is not a dry fruit, even if it is considered as such. It has a taste and aspect of nuts, in addition to health benefits. Because of its good fat content, it reduces cholesterol and blood sugar levels, improves memory and defenses and helps lose weight.

Consequently, the benefits and damages of peanuts for the male body are more similar to those of nuts. But the plant produced by the beneficial fruit belongs to legume crops.

Chemical and vitamin composition

If you are interested in nut composition, the following table provides information about the main nutrients it contains. All values occur for 100 g of the natural product.

Nutritional value	Content
Calories	567
Water	7%
Proteins	26 г
Carbohydrates	16 г
Sugar	5 г
Fiber	8 г
Fats	50 г
Saturated fats	6 г
Monounsaturated fats	25 г
Polyunsaturated fats	15 г
Omega-6	14 г

Peanuts are a rich source of fats. Much of the peanut harvest becomes raw material for the production of peanut oil. The product contains 44-56% of fat, most mono and polyunsaturated, mainly oleic acid (40-60%) and linolenic acid.

Proteins

The protein content of the nuts reaches 22-30%. Together with some vegetables, peanuts are one of the richest plant sources in protein.

The main proteins are peanut and conaracin. Some people are allergic to them. Its consumption can cause serious allergic reactions that can endanger life.

Carbohydrates

Peanuts contain relatively few carbohydrates. They only represent between 13 and 16% of the weight of the product.

Due to its low carbohydrate content and its high percentage of proteins, fats and fiber, peanuts have a low glycemic index, a measure of the speed at which carbohydrates are absorbed from food to the bloodstream. The lower the glycemic index, the slower the absorption of carbohydrates. This is especially important for diabetic people.

Vitamins and minerals

The most important and known minerals and minerals condition the benefits of peanuts:

Biotin (vitamin B₇). Important for the general state of the agency.
Copper. Copper deficiency affects heart health.
Niacin (vitamin B₃). Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Folic acid (vitamin B₉). Important to the health of the nervous system, hematopoiesis. Its proper contribution is especially necessary for older people.
Vitamin E. very powerful antioxidant.
Thiamine (vit.₁). Essential for adequate metabolic function (helps the body to obtain energy from carbohydrates), muscles, CNS and heart.
Match. Vital substance for growth, regeneration and renewal of cells and body tissues.
Magnesium. Protects against heart disease and blood vessels.

Other plant substances

Peanuts also contain other bioactive and antioxidant plant substances. Useful substances with antioxidant properties present in peanuts:

P-cumaric acid. Member of the polyphenols group, it is one of the main antioxidants present in the peanuts.
ResveratrolPowerful antioxidant, helps reduce the risk of cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
Isoflavonas, in particular genisis. They have several effects on human health, both positive and negative.
Phytosterols, especially β-sitosterol. Reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the gastrointestinal tract.

It is worth noting another component of peanuts: phytic acid, which reduces the absorption of iron, zinc and other food substances.

Properties of peanuts for the male organism

The benefits of peanuts for man cover the entire organism. Therefore, consider the most important beneficial properties:

Civilization disease prevention. Resveratrol and vitamin E are responsible for this property.
Durable satiety, reducing sweet cravings, favoring digestion and emptying. Therefore, peanuts in a reasonable dose are adequate to lose weight. We have to thank the useful fats of these qualities.
They increase good cholesterol and decrease the bad, normalize glycemic levels.
Promote memory, thought, sleep quality and the general health of the CNS.
Provide energy to the organism, increase physical force, favor the formation of muscle mass.

The useful

Peanut can be considered a first class food for its beneficial effects for human health. It is beneficial for the heart and for the entire organism for its content in antioxidants, unsaturated fatty acids, micronutrients, biologically active substances.

Antioxidant effect

Researchers at the North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, have shown that peanuts contain the same antioxidants as red grapes. Like previous studies, they have shown that red wine consumption is associated with a lower incidence of cardiovascular diseases, the same goes for peanuts.

The antioxidant in question is resveratrol. A ration of nuts contains 80 µg of resveratrol. The fine red shell that covers the grain contains another 42 µg per ration of this substance.

Risk reduction of vascular and cardiac diseases

It has been shown that people who eat peanuts 4-5 times per week have 40% less risk of cardiovascular diseases.

LDL cholesterol reduction

Peanuts are also beneficial to the heart due to their unsaturated fatty acids. They help balance cholesterol and reduce LDL levels.

Improved power

A fast, strong and lasting erection is exactly what almost all men want. Peanut has an extraordinary effect on power. Arginine contains, a substance that is part of wel l-known medications that favor erection. It has also been shown that blood vessels dilate and improve the flow of blood to the genitals. This has proven to increase sexual excitement, power and orgasm.

Fatty acids increase the production of endorphins, which has a soothing effect that is also important for normal sexual function.

Potential damage and contraindications

It is important to be careful when consuming nuts, since sometimes they can be contaminated with toxins.

Aflatoxins are very toxic substances, especially harmful to the liver and immune system. In high doses, aflatoxins can cause acute poisoning, even death. But they also have lon g-term effects. The International Center for Cancer Research has classified aflatoxins as recognized carcinogen (Group 1). Its harmful also lies in the fact that they damage the hereditary information of the cells (mutagenic effect).
Antinutrients are substances that interfere with nutrient absorption. They can harm the body affecting the activity of certain digestive enzymes, limiting the effect of vitamins, altering metabolism, digestibility or reducing the use of nutrients.
Cacahuetes allergy is one of the most frequent food allergies. The greatest damage caused by peanuts in man is acute anaphylactic shock, which can cause death. In this case, contraindications include the consumption of peanuts, but also of all the food and drinks that contain them.

Use standard

An important question after considering the benefits of peanuts for man is how many peanuts per day to obtain the maximum benefit for the organism? The safest amount is a handful, provided that daily energy intake is not overcome (peanuts are characterized by high caloric value).

It is important to respect the dose, because 100 g of the product contain almost 50 g of fat, and the intake of fats from other sources can be exceeded.

What half of the day it is better to eat

A handful of peanuts at breakfast will help maintain normal blood sugar levels. A carbohydrate food is necessary for planned training, sporting events. Therefore, a breakfast with peanuts is a good option.

But nutritionists allow the consumption of peanuts without exceeding the daily dose at any time of the day. Peanuts can be combined with samples in the morning, with yogurt at lunch and with fruit at night.

Useful recipes

Peanuts are a frequent component of sweet dishes. It can be added to beaters, chocolate mousses, Macedonias and desserts. Peanuts combine well with cocoa, candy, chocolate, honey, vanilla and banana.

Peanuts with honey

It is a healthy candy, suitable for both direct consumption and to add different fruits and desserts.

1 tablespoon of peanuts or more;
A few tablespoons of honey.

Slightly heat the honey, preferably in the water bath.
Pour the nuts peeled in the honey so that they are completely covered.
Let stand 24 hours at room temperature.

Peanut milk

Peanut milk can become a glute n-free milk or suitable for vegans. It has a creamy flavor to nuts. It is a good substitute for cow’s milk. For example, it can be added to shakes or used to make pancakes. In addition, it will contribute proteins, vitamins E, B, magnesium and potassium.

500-750 ml of water;
1 tablespoon of raw peanuts without salt (it is not necessary to fry them previously);
to sweeten: sugar, honey, dates or other sweeteners;
soaking water for peanuts.

Pour cold water over peanuts and leave them during the night (6-8 hours).
In the morning, rinse and pour water.
Put the peanuts into a blender, pour fresh water (at least ½ l).
Crush for 3-5 minutes.
Drain milk.
Sweeten.
Save in the refrigerator.

Milk can be used in pastries, to make smoothies, smoothies, sweet dishes (as a substitute for cow’s milk). You can also drink simply.

Peanut butter paste

There are many different recipes of peanut butter. Each has a slightly different taste. A recipe for proven efficacy is as follows:

About 200 g of peanuts are peeled and they are slightly in a pan.
Put the roasted peanuts in a blender along with 1 tablespoon of cane sugar and ½ teaspoon of salt.
Remove. Collect the chopped peanuts glued to the wall bowl wall.
Remove for 3-5 minutes (depending on the desired final consistency of the product).

Peanut peel infusion

The peanut peel tincture is beneficial for both men and women. It will help the organism to deal with seasonal flu epidemics, Sars.

1 teaspoon of shells;
50-60 ml of vodka.

Pour the raw material with vodka, leave infusion for 2 weeks. Strain.

It is recommended to use 5-7 drops per day. To obtain maximum efficiency, it is advisable to wash with milk.

Recommendations for men about the use of peanuts

As well as packaged that are peanuts, it is important to understand that they are not a dietary food that can be consumed in large quantities.

Every fond of peanuts knows very well that it is difficult to stop before the whole package has been eaten. So how to consume peanuts in a healthy way? There is no exact recommendation.

Salted peanuts

It is important not to exceed the consumption of salty peanuts. It is better to limit a handful. Salt will not improve your health, rather on the contrary.

Raw peanuts

100 grams of raw peanuts will cover more than 30% of your recommended daily energy intake and almost 50% of your recommended fat intake.

Although this fat has a good composition with a predominance of unsaturated fatty acids, it can have an adverse effect on body weight if consumed in excess.

Toasted peanuts

Toasted peanuts change their properties when they undergo thermal treatment (the less healthy variant are roasted peanuts in a glaze that contains many harmful additives). So, for your health, it is better to choose toasted products.

Conservation period and storage conditions

There are several ways to keep peanuts

In a closed bowl – a few days
In a freezer – 1-2 years
in the refrigerator – 1-2 months;
Drys with shell – 1-2 years.

Peanuts are prone to root. That is why it is not recommended to store them for a long time. Mandatory storage conditions: temperature up to 20 ° C, moisture – up to 70%. Do not expose the product to sunlight.