The Power of Peanuts
Peanuts make a great snack. Either plain, roasted or slated, they can be eaten at all times and places. They make an excellent accompaniment for drinks, are enjoyed by children and adults alike.
Peanuts are slightly high is calorific value and are not the best choice while trying to lose weight. Otherwise, they make a very healthy and nutritious food choice. They can be eaten plain, the powder can be added to give new taste to vegetables and main courses, they make a good flavour for desserts. Peanuts, no mater how they are used, are a heavy and healthy food choice.
Highly nutritious, both the nut and the oil find use. Peanut oil is used for cooking. It contains glycerides of palmitin and olein and various acids. The nut contains sugar, starch and nitrogenous matter, moisture, fibre and ash.
Peanuts are heated and roasted, and eaten with or without salt. Groundnuts of the peanut variety form a part of the diet, but should be taken in careful quantity and measure. Those who are of the fiery temperament may find aggravation of the fire element, which could result in itchiness, allergies, and impurities of the blood.
While peanuts may be good for the body, it does not agree with those suffering from dysentry, itches, eczema, scabies, asthma, and colitis.
Fresh peanuts make good jellies, jam, and cake. It is a very good tonic for the winter, especially for children. Young children suffering from billiousness and hyper acidity should not be given peanuts.
Peanut oil is most popular. It is however, less popular than gingelly oil or safflower oil as far as medicinal properties are concerned.
Peanuts are unctuos, and should be properly masticated and digested. They are slightly heavy, and therefore produce air and water elements. They should always be eaten in moderartion.
Properly used peanuts can be nectar, while otherwise poisonous.
