Peanuts-the "nuts of longevity" that helps heart health

1. Eating a handful of peanuts every day can reduce the risk of heart disease by 50%.

(1) Regularly eating peanuts or drinking peanut drinks can reduce the risk of heart disease.

(2) Four large studies involving more than 160,000 people showed that eating 1 ounce of peanuts a day can reduce the risk of heart disease by 50%.

(3) Eating a small handful of peanuts can reduce the risk of heart disease by 25% twice a week.

2. Peanuts are rich in plant protein

(1) Peanuts do not contain cholesterol, and 1 ounce of peanuts contains 8g of protein.

(2) Peanuts are rich in arginine, which can relax blood vessels and improve blood circulation.

(3) A study showed that replacing red meat with vegetable protein such as peanuts can reduce the risk of heart disease by 19%.

3. Peanuts contain important nutrients

(1) Peanuts are rich in niacin, which can lower cholesterol and is often prescribed by doctors to protect the heart.

(2) Peanuts are a good source of folic acid and vitamin E, both of which have been proven to protect against heart disease.

(3) Peanuts also contain potassium and magnesium, which can help maintain normal blood pressure.

4. Peanuts contain healthy fats

(1) Peanut oil mainly contains single-chain unsaturated fatty acids. Like olive oil, it contains ingredients that are good for heart health.

(2) The unsaturated fatty acids in peanuts can reduce bad cholesterol while increasing cholesterol that is good for heart health.

Surprisingly! Even salted peanuts can be low-sodium. Peanuts are low-sodium. The sodium of salted peanuts is mainly on the surface of peanuts. The sodium content of 1 ounce of salted peanuts is less than that of a slice of bread.