One type of bean helps fight aging, the key to youth. Many people eat it the wrong way, throwing away the beneficial parts.
Latest research: A popular type of bean helps fight aging, the key to youth. Many people eat it the wrong way, throwing away the beneficial parts.
Roasted peanuts are a popular snack around the world. But did you know that the “thin red shell” that many people throw away or avoid eating is actually the most important part? Because it is a source of antioxidants that help slow down aging!
Research confirms peanuts help extend cell life
A recent study from a team of researchers in Barcelona, Spain, found that roasted peanuts with red skins have the ability to “lengthen telomeres.”
Telomere is the end of a DNA strand, which is our genetic code. Telomere helps protect DNA strands from premature damage. Simply put, telomeres are like the plastic caps on the ends of shoelaces to prevent them from fraying and breaking prematurely. The shorter the telomeres are, the faster the cells age. But if you can slow down the shortening, it will help your cells look younger for longer.
In a group of 18-33 year olds who ate peanuts with the skin on for 6 months, their telomeres lengthened by an average of 0.53 units, significantly more than those who ate only peanut butter.
Small red shell but full of anti-aging power
Dr. Zhang Jiaming, director of the เล่นบาคาร่า UFABET เว็บตรง ค่าคอมสูง Department of Genetics at Taipei Veterans Hospital, pointed out that the red skin of peanuts contains a high concentration of antioxidants, such as:
- m-Coumaric Acid
- Resveratrol
- Polyphenols
Benefits of peanuts
- High-quality protein source – rich in essential amino acids
- Low glycemic index – suitable for diabetics
- High in fiber – helps with digestion
- Loaded with vitamins – including B1, B3, B6 and vitamin C
- Multi-minerals – Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc
Precautions for eating peanuts
- May contain carcinogens: such as aflatoxin and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which cause cirrhosis and liver cancer. If you find black spots on the shell, similar to mold, you should definitely not eat it.
- May cause high blood cholesterol: Although peanuts themselves do not contain cholesterol, they are high in fat and calories. Eating too much can cause high cholesterol in the blood.
- May contain toxic substances: such as formaldehyde, which may contaminate peanuts during the roasting process.
- May not contain all the nutrients: If peanuts are heated and oiled without proper preservation methods, some vitamins and unsaturated fats may be lost, resulting in less benefit to the body.
How to consume to get the most benefit
- Eat 25 grams of roasted peanuts a day (about a small handful).
- Choose the baked, not fried option .
- No seasoning
- There must be red shells attached.