Peanuts

Peanuts are scientifically known as Arachis hypogaea that belongs to the Fabaceae family. The other common names of peanuts are earthnuts, groundnuts, and goobers. It is originated from South America. The peanut can be consumed raw, roasted, and in the form of peanut butter.

Peanuts are a rich source of protein, fiber, potassium, phosphorous, calcium, magnesium, iron, sodium, zinc, vitamin E, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B9. Adding peanuts to the diet is also provides some health benefits like maintaining a healthy weight, supporting heart health, managing blood sugar, prevent gallstones.