How Do Peanuts Play a Key Role in Keeping Heart Healthy?

Peanuts belong to the family of legumes, i.e. Family Leguminosae. There are different types and varieties of nuts available in the market. But, peanuts are loved by people of all ages, the young and old, mainly because of the health benefits and delicious taste as well.



Here are Some Eye-Opening Statistics About Heart Disease and Heart Attacks

  • 1 person dies of a heart attack every 33 seconds in India.
  • People who consume peanuts or classic peanut butter spread twice a week have a 15% less risk of getting heart disease.
  • The occurrence of deaths related to heart diseases has increased by more than 34% in the past two decades.

It is crucial to keep your heart healthy. Including peanuts as a part of your diet, either in raw form or as a classic peanut butter spread, is an easy, smart, and tasty way to keep your heart functioning properly.

Here are the Health Benefits that Peanuts Provide to Your Heart:

Peanuts help to reduce the bad cholesterol in the blood

  • Peanuts are highly rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and free from trans fats.
  • High levels of bad cholesterol can result in the deposition of fats in the arteries, thus causing a blockage, which ultimately leads to atherosclerosis.
  • Atherosclerosis causes thickening of the arteries resulting in reduced blood flow, which may lead to heart attacks, stroke, and blood clotting.
  • Being a rich source of monounsaturated fats, peanuts, and classic peanut butter spreads help to lower the bad cholesterol levels in the blood.
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