By its chemical composition peanut butter is simply unique. It contains vitamins A, B1, B2, D, E, PP, various trace elements (iron, cobalt, magnesium, calcium, zinc, potassium, iodine and even phosphorus), proteins whose amino acid ratio is optimal, and, of course, vegetable fats. This product is rich in biologically active fatty acids, including unsaturated fatty acids, which can be easily absorbed by the body and do not provoke the development of atherosclerosis, one of the main enemies of our health in recent years. There are peanut butter and lipotropic substances (lecithin and phosphatide), which is especially valuable for the organization of proper healthy nutrition. Groundnut oil is also an important source of folic acid, which stimulates the growth and renewal of cells.
For the first time peanut butter was obtained in 1890 by a nutritionist, who for a long time was trying to find an equivalent substitute for meat products, chicken eggs, cheese. Peanut butter can enhance the feeling of satiety, that's why it is a part of various diets for correction of the figure. O it is popularly popular this oil among mannequins and photomodels. Not indifferent to him and those who are passionately striving to become more harmonious, as well as supporters of various vegetarian diets. Interestingly, most peanut butter lovers live in the US and EU countries.
Along with nutritional properties, peanut, like other vegetable oils, is widely used in the cosmetic and medical industries. At the same time, unrefined oil obtained from ground ground pulp - peanuts using cold pressed (at a temperature of no higher than 40 - 45 ° C) is used. This oil has a red-brown color and, of course, better preserves its nutritional and healing properties.
Peanut butter has many healing properties:
- is able to lower the level of cholesterol in the blood,
- normalize the work of internal organs,
- useful for people who are overweight and have problems with the gastrointestinal tract,
- can be used as an excellent cholagogue, promote the healing of purulent and long-lasting wounds,
- has a curative effect in heart diseases and circulatory disorders,
- strengthens the nervous system, it is useful for insomnia, severe overwork,
- improves attention, memory and hearing,
- is an excellent nutrient for the skin.
Peanut butter, like other vegetable oils, is a valuable source of vitamin F. It is known that a deficiency of this vitamin over time can adversely affect the condition of the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines. The constant shortage of this vitamin can lead to vascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis or even a heart attack, reduces the body's resistance to various viral diseases. Peanut oil is also effective in the treatment of severe diathesis in children, when there is a decrease in blood clotting and the occurrence of subcutaneous hemorrhage.
In its basic properties, peanut oil is much like olive oil, but it has more pronounced culinary properties. It is economical when frying food, almost does not smoke and does not burn. Vegetable salads made with this particular oil are extremely useful and very economical, because it can be required almost twice less than the usual sunflower. Peanut butter is a delicious and nutritious product, useful to everyone: both children and adults. Nevertheless, it is not recommended for those of us who suffer from a pronounced allergy to nuts or bronchial asthma. Nutritionists also do not advise the use of peanut butter during pregnancy.
Now you know everything about medicinal properties, peanut butter. Use it to your health!