Peanut fruits contain from 40 to 59% non-drying fatty oil, up to 35% easily digestible proteins, starch, sugar, saponins, B vitamins, E, D, pantothenic acid, biotin, glutenins.
Peanuts are rich in antioxidants, which makes them one of the effective means of preventing cardiovascular diseases along with red wine,
strawberry,
blackberry and
pomegranate. There is absolutely no cholesterol in peanuts.
Peanuts are popular in various forms – roasted in the "shell" and without it, sweet and salty. The main treat for children and adults in the USA is prepared on its basis - peanut butter. Nuts are added to confectionery, chocolate. Peanuts are one of the main sources of vegetable oil, which is almost as good as olive oil in terms of taste and benefits. Low grades of peanut butter are used in the production of Marseille soap.
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Peanuts are an excellent source of folic acid, which promotes cell renewal. The fats contained in it have a mild choleretic effect and are useful for gastritis and peptic ulcer disease. Peanut improves memory and attention, it is also useful for the normal functioning of the nervous system, heart, liver and other internal organs. The fruits stimulate blood coagulation and enhance the formation of platelets.
Peanuts have a beneficial effect on potency, improve attention and memory, and increase the threshold of auditory sensitivity. Peanut fruits are useful for severe exhaustion and serious illness.
Peanut increases the feeling of fullness due to its high protein content, it is the basis of diets for weight loss and is very popular among show business stars and models.
Peanut oil does not irritate the skin and is therefore used to make a wide variety of medicinal preparations in the form of ointments and emulsions.