Benefits of Peanuts

And how to include nuts in your daily life

With the bad press they have had for years, it was about time that the benefits of PEANUTS received the recognition and nutritional importance they deserve.

When a food has a high percentage of fats and calories, it does not mean at all that it is bad for your health. Quite the opposite, it provides tremendous benefits. Nuts contain significant amounts of protein, antioxidants, fiber, minerals, and vitamins B and E. And of course, the good fats they contain, which are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated.

The key to consuming nuts is to consume them IN THEIR NATURAL FORM, THAT IS, NOT ULTRAPROCESSED, without any salt, oils, additives, etc.

What do peanuts provide us with?

Then we have another superfood, which many people classify as a nut, but which is actually a legume: PEANUTS. They are the seeds of a legume (Arachis hypogaea), but it would also be correct to include them in the "nut" category not only because of their appearance, but also because of their nutritional properties.

The benefits of peanuts are numerous. They are rich in vitamin B3, folic acid, and contain 26% protein. These proteins are rich in Arginine, a non-essential amino acid that is involved in the production of growth hormone and in the maintenance and repair of the immune and nervous systems.

It is also rich in tryptophan, an essential amino acid that is used by our brain to produce serotonin, a neurotransmitter that stabilizes mood and helps induce sleep.

And just like other nuts, the key to consuming peanuts is IN THEIR NATURAL FORM, WITHOUT ADDITIVES, SALT, OR OILS. One of the most popular and delicious ways to consume peanuts is in the form of butter or spread, which is nothing more than roasted and ground peanuts. Be careful! You have to read the labels carefully, because many peanut creams sold have other ingredients added that turn them into an unhealthy food.

That's why Weider's Peanut Butter ONLY HAS ONE INGREDIENT: PEANUTS.

Ideal for breakfasts or mid-morning snacks due to its SATIATING AND NUTRITIOUS POWER. I also recommend including it in pre-workout meals for its energy contribution.

• On top of your oatmeal crepe for breakfast or even cooked inside the crepe
• Spread on rice cakes or whole wheat bread
• Mixed with your protein shake to add more texture and make it more satiating
• Apple and Peanut Butter: one of my favorite combinations: slice the apple, put 15 to 20g of Weider Peanut Butter in a small bowl, and start dipping!