Peanuts are Both Good
and Bad
By Dr. Narinder Saini M.D.
Eating peanuts reduces the risk of cardiovascular
disease and does so without promoting weight gain,
according to a study. Researchers found that regular
peanut consumption lowers triglyceride levels, a
risk factor for cardiovascular disease, by as much
as 24 percent, and study participants had no significant
change in body weight.
Since peanuts are high in fat they are often
viewed as unhealthy, but researchers point out
that they contain healthy fats that contribute
to the reduction in cardiovascular disease risk.
Along with monosaturated fatty acids, peanuts
also contain magnesium, folate, vitamin E, copper,
arginine and fiber, all of which have cardiovascular
disease risk-reducing properties.
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