When it comes to peanuts
Many people are familiar with
Peanuts are known as "longevity fruit"
Not only does it taste sweet and crispy
Nutritional and rich in
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It is good for the body to eat regularly
However, there are studies pointing out that
Peanuts with such high nutritional value
will increase the risk of cancer spread? Is the statement
true?
Under what circumstances does peanuts easily cause cancer? How should I eat
?
Eating too much peanuts will promote cancer metastasis?
In July 2021, researchers from the University of Liverpool published such a research result in the international medical journal "Cancerism".
Researchers found that there is a carbohydrate binding protein called peanut lectin. When the human body consumes peanuts, this substance can quickly enter the blood circulation and interact with blood vessel wall (endothelial) cells, which can help tumor cells transfer from one place to another.
There are two limitations for the conclusion of this study:
❶ It is a cancer patient;
❶ The second is to eat a large amount of peanuts.
. In this study, the research team confirmed that When cancer patients consume peanuts in large quantities, it can lead to an increase in "peanut lectin", which in turn produces more cytokine that promotes cancer cell metastasis, and may eventually increase the risk of cancer spread and metastasis.
However, it is gratifying that the study found that only about one hour after a large dose of peanuts (about 250g, that is, half a kilogram of peanuts) may increase the risk of metastasis. and a low dose of peanuts (25g~35g, about 30~40 pieces) will have no effect on tumor metastasis.
What are the benefits of eating peanuts?
, prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases
Peanuts are rich in nutrients that are beneficial to heart health, such as monounsaturated fatty acids , polyunsaturated fatty acids, minerals, cellulose and dietary fiber , etc. These nutrients can improve lipid/ lipoprotein levels, enhance blood sugar control, and effectively inhibit inflammation. can also prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases caused by hypertension , hyperglycemia , etc. .
, lowering blood pressure and lowering sterol
Peanuts contain a large amount of linoleic acid . This substance can decompose cholesterol in the human body into bile and excrete it out of the body. avoids cholesterol deposits in the body. Moreover, the zinc content in peanuts is very high, which can activate brain cells of middle-aged and elderly people and has anti-aging effect .
You can eat a plate of vinegar peanuts . Vinegar has the effect of promoting blood circulation and dispersing blood stasis. It is often used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases such as hypertension and arteriosclerosis. The method is also very simple. Soak half a bowl of raw peanuts with clothes into vinegar, take them out after 7 days, and eat 10 pills every morning and evening. After the blood pressure drops, you can take it once a few days and persist for a long time, which will have a certain effect on the treatment of primary hypertension .
, replenish qi and nourish blood
The reason why peanuts can replenish blood is all because of the red skin, that is, peanuts clothing . Why can peanuts replenish blood? Because it enters spleen meridian , it can replenish the qi of the spleen and stomach, and the spleen can produce blood and manage blood. By replenishing the qi of the spleen and stomach, the purpose of nourishing blood can be achieved.
4, stomach protection
peanuts have a significant improvement effect on pantothenic and belching . Pantothenic acid and belching are caused by excessive secretion of gastric acid by the gastric mucosa of . Peanuts contain a large amount of protein and fat. Appropriate amount of protein has the effect of neutralizing gastric acid , while appropriate amount of fat can stimulate the secretion of small intestinal mucosa intestine and inhibit gastric acid secretion. In addition, peanuts contain phospholipids and have a certain protective effect on the gastric mucosa.
It should be noted that peanuts nourish the stomach only for patients with more stomach acid. Generally, patients with gastritis should not eat too much, which will aggravate discomfort.
millic peanuts are at risk of carcinogenic?
Answer: There must be
Aflatoxin is often hidden in moldy foods, especially in foods with high starch content, such as peanuts, corn, etc. Starch will breed in high temperature and humid environments, which lead to liver cancer .
It should be noted that . If the peanuts are moldy, it is recommended to throw them away. instead of just throwing away the moldy part, because even if the moldy part of the peanuts are thrown away, other peanuts may have been contaminated by aflatoxins and there is still a possibility of carcinogens.
How to make peanuts healthier?
. Don’t be greedy when eating peanuts
Peanuts have high oil content, and eating too much can easily lead to obesity. It is advisable to eat about 15 grams to 20 grams a day. If it is not covered with shells, it is about 15 pills.
Note: People with gout, cholecystitis, diabetes , indigestion, gastric ulcer should not eat too many peanuts.
, Boiled peanuts is the preferred choice
The best way to eat peanuts is to choose boiling, stewing or porridge. This method is not fried or baked, and retains the original flavor and nutrition of peanuts to the greatest extent.
Boiled five-spice peanuts
Wash the peanuts and put them in a pot. Add water that is twice as high as peanuts, add salt, bay leaves, star anise, cinnamon, pepper, thirteen spice powder, and a little dark soybean to color, and stir well. Boil on medium heat and turn to low heat and cook for about an hour. It is best to soak overnight to make it more delicious~
. Peanuts should be sealed and stored
Peanuts are easy to breed mold, so there are also tips for storing them. It is recommended that the peanuts you bought should be placed in the sun and dried them thoroughly, then sealed with a plastic food bag or bottle, and add a small bag of peppercorns and fennel seeds (to prevent insects), place them in a dry and ventilated place, and eat them as soon as possible. Once moldy, you must not eat it!
4. Eat less
Multi-flavored peanuts, purple potato peanuts, fried peanuts, etc. After repeated frying or baking, in addition to high calories, a large amount of B vitamins are destroyed, and protein, cellulose and fresh peanuts will also be partially carbonized, and the nutritional value will be reduced.
