PEANUT
The peanut, also known as the groundnut, goober, pindar or monkey nut, and taxonomically classified as Arachis hypogaea, is a legume crop grown mainly for its edible seeds. It is widely grown in the tropics and subtropics,In the areas of Upper Egypt, one of the best kinds we get from agricultural crops being important to both small and large commercial producers.
Peanut features
Whether they’re crushed into butter, eaten right out of the shell, or sprinkled over a salad, peanuts are a popular snack. According to a recent survey of 2,000 adults by market , 64 percent said they’d eaten peanuts within the past three months. That’s more than those who said they’d eaten almonds, cashews, pistachios, or trail mix.
But an ounce of dry roasted peanuts has 166 calories and 14 grams of fat, leading some people—even some health professionals—to put them in the category of “sometimes” foods.
Big Health Benefits
Peanuts are technically legumes, but they’re grouped into the nuts category because they have a similar nutritional profile, says Ellen Klosz, a nutritionist at Consumer Reports. “They’re a convenient source of protein and come with the added bonus of healthful nutrients, such as antioxidants, iron, magnesium, and fiber.”
The majority of fats in peanuts are heart-healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fats, which can help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol. And numerous observational studies have found that eating peanuts is associated with many benefits, especially for the heart. Replique Montre