Peanut properties and benefits: The ideal superfood for sports nutrition
Peanut is a legume that we all know and love to snack on from time to time. That's why, at JustLoading, it's one of our favorite ingredients to use in our recipes. Not only that, it's recommended for all types of diets, including the keto diet.
Moreover, experts and scientists suggest that the properties of peanuts are such that it's recommended to eat a small handful daily. Peanuts are rich in fiber, vitamins, monounsaturated fats, proteins, magnesium, and potassium. Did you know that peanuts are not a nut, but a legume?
All the health benefits of peanuts:
The Properties and benefits of peanuts for the heart
Peanuts are a legume rich in unsaturated fatty acids, healthy fats that help maintain a healthy heart (along with other factors). In fact, several studies suggest that consuming peanuts, almonds, and other nuts like walnuts can lead to:
- A decrease in the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.
- A decrease in the risk of conditions like diabetes.
- A reduction in bad cholesterol (LDL), as well as an increase in good cholesterol in the body.
Consuming nuts in the form of spreads is also an excellent alternative if you want to benefit from all their properties with a different texture! Check out our peanut spreads:
Peanuts are rich in fiber:
Peanut is one of the nuts with the highest fiber content, making it excellent for stimulating intestinal transit. In case of digestive disorders or constipation, it's recommended to carry a small packet of peanuts or one of our >Natural Bars in your bag before heading to work! Always having nuts as a snack is a great idea.
They contain Vitamin E:
Peanuts are a fruit packed with Vitamin E. As a reminder, this vitamin is antioxidant, which means it helps our body fight against free radicals, responsible for the aging of our cells.
Moreover, with our almond, coconut, and date spread, you can create such interesting recipes.
Peanut: A key ingredient at JustLoading
Check out all the JustLoading products that feature peanut as a main ingredient: from our 100% peanut spreads to our bars.