By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
November 26th, 2023
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As winter sets in, we should introduce certain foods in our diet to stay healthy. Peanuts are one among them. Beyond being a tasty snack, peanuts are a nutritional powerhouse that offers an array of advantages, particularly during the colder months. You can relish peanuts in so many ways – in the form of chutney, a chikki or just handful of these warm nuts. The list can go on and on! Here are 6 benefits of eating peanuts during winters.
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Peanuts contain all the 20 amino acids in variable proportions and is the biggest source of the protein called 'arginine'.
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The type of healthy monounsaturated fat in peanuts may stimulate a hormone that helps to feel satisfied after consumption.
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Being rich in vitamin B3, and niacin, peanuts promote wrinkle-free skin, and keep all kinds of skin diseases at bay. It also helps in reducing fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmented spots.
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Peanuts provide multiple nutrients at once. They are a great source of minerals, vitamins, protein, omega-3, omega-6, fiber, copper, folate, vitamin E, thiamine, phosphorus, and magnesium.
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Peanuts can be included in a diabetic's diet in small quantities, as their low glycemic index makes them a good choice for diabetics.
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