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Health Benefit of Boiled Peanuts...
Boiled peanut are generally made from raw peanut that is usually boiled with salty water. Sometimes legume flavor is given when boiled peanuts are made. As compared to dry roasted peanuts it is found that boiled peanut contains fewer calories and fats. Apart from that boiled peanuts also have a higher concentration of nutrients.

 The following are some essential health benefits of boiled peanut:
Benefits of Boiled Peanuts in Maintaining Body Weight: Boiled peanuts are low in calories as compared to the dry or roasted one. Thus, by taking boiled peanuts, you can save a significant number of calories. As such boiled peanuts can help you in maintaining and prevent from increasing your body weight.

 Boiled Peanuts is Beneficial in Reducing Cancer, Heart Disease, and Diabetes: In boiled peanuts, higher quantities of Flavonoids and polyphenols are present which are antioxidants and protects the cells of the human body and thereby reduce the chances of diseases like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.

 Boiled Peanuts for Preventing
Constipation: Boiled peanut contains slightly higher fiber than what you can find in dry or roasted peanut. Fiber is a kind of carbohydrate that cannot be easily digested by our body. Thus, taking boiled peanut can help you in removing constipation and also in increasing the appetite.

 Conclusion: Which is Better, Dry Roasted Peanuts or Boiled Peanuts?
Thus, no matter whether it is boiled or dry roasted both forms of peanuts has some unique health benefits. Both can be used for various health benefits. As such you can take any forms of peanuts but you should keep in mind that excessive consumption of peanuts can lead to gas, heartburn or serious food allergies. Most importantly if you observe some yellowish appearance in the peanut then you should avoid them as they may be due to the contamination of aflatoxin that may be produced by a fungus or Aspergillusflavus which may be extremely toxic...

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Article by :Olapade Temitope Praise
Food Nutrients and Health.