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Groundnut (peanut) is a legume - it is related not to other nuts but to beans, lentils, and soy. Groundnut is protein rich. 100 grams of raw groundnut can give as much as 25 grams of protein. Groundnut is good for heart and the entire cardiovascular system because it is rich in vitamin E, which is essential for the body to keep the artilleries healthily. Groundnuts also have copper, niacin, and vitamin B3, all known to have good impact on heart health. Further, minerals present in groundnuts also contribute to heart health. Arginine, an amino acid, present in groundnut lowers blood pressure. Phytosterols of groundnut reduces cholesterol. Groundnut has low glycemic index. Its carbs are complex and take a longer time to enter the bloodstream. Hence groundnut is good for diabetic patients. The minerals such as biotin, and folic acid present in groundnut protects the health of fetus. But groundnut is high in fat.
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