We are used to thinking that these nuts are a very useful product. But in fact, they can even be poisonous.
On the one hand, peanuts are really healthy. It is rich in protein and healthy fats, linoleic acid, which prevents the development of sclerosis, slows down aging and even the growth of malignant tumors. So it’s not for nothing that the supporters of healthy lifestyle adore peanut butter. But there are several reasons to be more wary about eating peanuts.
1. Acne
Any nuts can trigger acne. Peanuts are perhaps even larger than the rest. This is not only due to the amount of fat in the nuts. The fact is that we eat peanuts more often fried and with salt. Salt causes dehydration, and skin inflammation occurs more often. And roasted peanuts contain much less nutrients than raw peanuts.
2. Allergy
Peanuts are one of the most potent allergens. No wonder in America in the 90s it was banned in schools and hospitals. Employees of the Institute of Children’s Health at one of the London hospitals note that any person can be allergic to peanuts, but those who have hereditary allergic diseases or whose relatives suffered from eczema, asthma, fever are at risk. Moreover, many do not even know that peanuts are dangerous for them until they try it. Symptoms that indicate allergies: sore throat, runny nose, cough, Quincke’s edema, respiratory failure, a sharp drop in blood pressure. They can appear separately, and in the most severe cases, together.
3. Poisoning
Peanuts contain toxic substances called aflatoxins, which accumulate if nuts are improperly grown, handled, transported and stored. Often mold or musty odor appears on it, which means that it was not properly stored. When consumed, the poison accumulates in the human liver, and over time has a destructive effect on the body. Unfortunately, processing peanuts that have been stored incorrectly does not return the nut’s beneficial properties. In addition, peanuts accumulate pesticides and other agricultural poisons with which they are processed – such is its nature.
4. Medical Contraindications
“Peanuts have many contraindications. For example, it cannot be used by people with varicose veins, joint diseases, especially with gouty arthritis and accumulation of uric acid, as well as with exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis, gastritis and peptic ulcer disease, ”says Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of Faculty Therapy of St. State University Alexander Shishkin.
The list of contraindications for peanuts is almost the same as for some medications. This is because these nuts contain many substances that affect the entire human body. For example, a high concentration of protein is contraindicated in people with arthrosis. The hemostatic properties of the nut have a negative effect on varicose veins.
A large number of purines (chemical compounds that take part in the structure of DNA and RNA molecules), which are also abundant in peanuts, contribute to the deposition of salts. This leads to the onset of gout.
And more – if you eat more than 150 grams of peanuts per day, you can get yourself bloating and flatulence.
5. Excess weight
We must not forget that peanuts are an incredibly high-calorie product. Therefore, if you eat more than 30 grams per day, you can make yourself a couple of extra pounds easily and quickly.
6. Heart problems
Peanuts are usually sold roasted and salted. If you can somehow come to terms with dried nuts, then after such processing it becomes simply harmful. Too much excess salt – just 30 nuts contain 15 percent of your daily sodium chloride intake. But we absorb a fair amount of salt even without nuts. The consequences of this are extremely unpleasant – high blood pressure, an increased risk of strokes and heart attacks.
7. Lack of iron
Favorite nuts contain a lot of phytic acid. This is a phosphorus compound, which in itself does not harm humans. But it is very insidious – because it prevents the body from absorbing iron and zinc. If you have a perfectly balanced diet, this will not be a problem. However, if you are used to snacking on a bag of nuts, you may soon be faced with a lack of iron and zinc.
Natalia Evgenieva, Katerina Klakevich