Over the years, certain foods such as peanuts have been adversely affected by their relatively high fat content. This may be true. However, it has been proved that peanuts are made up of monounsaturated fats, which can reduce low density lipoprotein (LDL) or bad cholesterol. Eating peanuts five or more times a week can help you reduce your risk of heart disease by more than 25 percent, according to a study by the Food and Drug Administration. Because peanuts are legumes, they also provide more protein than any other nut. Finally, peanuts are excellent sources of fiber (known to reduce LDL levels), vitamin E, potassium, magnesium and zinc.
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shelled peanuts on the white counter. (Image: andreaastes/istock/getty images)For many years, some foods, such as peanuts, have been under bad pressure because of their relatively high fat content. This may be true. However, it has been proved that peanuts are made up of monounsaturated fats, which can reduce low density lipoprotein (LDL) or bad cholesterol. Eating peanuts five or more times a week can help you reduce your risk of heart disease by more than 25 percent, according to a study by the Food and Drug Administration. Because peanuts are legumes, they also provide more protein than any other nut. Finally, peanuts are excellent sources of fiber (known to reduce LDL levels), vitamin E, potassium, magnesium and zinc.