Peanut oil: composition, useful properties, use

Peanut oil is not only delicious and nutritious, but also very useful product. It is used for the treatment and prevention of many diseases, which is possible thanks to its rich composition and the naturalness of the raw materials used to produce this product.

Peanut butter is made from the groundnut (peanut). It was first made in the 19th century in the United States, from where it spread around the world. Today, this product is popular not only in America, but also in South Africa, China, Nigeria, Canada, Australia and many other countries.

What is the difference between peanut butter and paste

Many people mistakenly think that peanut butter and peanut paste are two absolutely identical products. In fact, they only have a few different characteristics:

• The process of processing the raw material used to prepare it;
• The taste of the finished product.

Both peanut butter and paste are made from peanuts. In the process of making the paste, the peanuts are crushed to a fine crumb. During this process, the peanuts secrete oils that allow the peanut paste to have a creamy consistency. How finely the peanuts are ground determines the taste of the finished product.

Peanut butter is made by cold pressing. This product has a bright flavor of peanuts mixed with spices. It will be a great addition to a variety of desserts, ideal for dressing salads and making marinades.

Composition and calories

The rich composition of peanut butter allows you to use this product not only to improve the taste of prepared foods, but also for the treatment and prevention of common diseases.

100 g of peanut butter contains:

• 1.48 g water;
• 11.99 g carbohydrates;
• 5.7 g dietary fiber;
• 51.47 g of fat;
• 26.06 g protein;
• 3.3 g ash;
• 3.05 g sugar.

100 g of this product contains a large amount of vitamins, including:

• 1,172 mcg retinol;
• 43.2 mg of vitamin E;
• 0.5 µg of vitamin K;
• 0.13 mg of vitamin B1;
• 0.12 mg of vitamin B2;
• 2.53 mg of vitamin B6;
• 313 µg of vitamin B9;
• 92 µg folate;
• 221 micrograms of folic acid;
• 13.64 mg of vitamin PP;
• 61.1 mg of vitamin B4;
• 1 mg betaine.

Peanut butter includes a large amount of saturated and unsaturated acids in its composition. 100 g of the product contains:

• 0.02 g lauric acid;
• 0.05 g of myristic acid;
• 5.68 g palmitic acid;
• 2.21 g stearic acid;
• 23.73 g of oleic acid;
• 0.64 g of gadoleic acid;
• 14.57 g linoleic acid;
• 0.08 g linolenic acid.

100 g of peanut butter contains the following micro- and macronutrients:

• 744 mg of potassium;
• 316 mg of phosphorus;
• 45 mg calcium;
• 366 mg sodium;
• 370 mg magnesium;
• 17.5 mg iron;
• 1.77 mg copper;
• 7.5 µg selenium.

Peanut butter is a high-quality product. Its 100 g contains 593 kcal, which explains the restrictions on the amount of its consumption.

What is useful for peanut butter

General benefits

Due to its rich composition, peanut butter is able to have a beneficial effect on the human body. When consumed regularly, this product will help:

1. Prevent the development of heart and vascular diseases and improve the overall condition of the patient in case of their presence.
2. Cope with diathesis.
3. Improve the function of the gallbladder.
4. Prevent bile stagnation.
5. Increase hemoglobin levels, preventing severe anemia.
6. Normalize blood sugar levels, which is especially important for those who suffer from diabetes.
7. Prevent the destruction of liver cells and speed up their repair.
8. Improve visual acuity.
9. Improve the function of the central nervous system, preventing the development of depression, apathy and other disorders.
10. Improve kidney function.
11. Increase potency.
12. Flush out harmful cholesterol.
13. Restore the body after serious illnesses.
14. Get rid of excess weight.

This is not the whole list of useful properties of peanut butter. This unique product is able to have a positive effect on the entire body, improving the overall health of the person, saturating it with a lot of energy and vitamins.

For Women

Peanut oil is able to have a unique effect on the female body. Regular use of this useful product will help the representatives of the female half of mankind to cope with disorders, the cause of which was a serious hormonal disorder. The substances contained in peanut oil can restore the menstrual cycle and normalize the work of the female reproductive system.

Peanut oil is a product that will help to preserve a woman's beauty for many years. Its internal consumption and the use of cosmetics, in which it is included, will help:

• Increase the elasticity of the skin;
• moisturize the skin;
• Strengthen hair and nails;
• Prevent the formation of expression lines and wrinkles;
• accelerate cell regeneration.

Modern women are often faced with stress, which, in turn, can have a negative impact on the health of the entire body. Peanut oil will help to reduce their impact, having a positive effect on the nervous system. The substances that are present in this product have a mild sedative effect, relieving irritability, nervousness and normalizing sleep patterns.

For men

Physicians recommend not to refuse from peanut oil and the representatives of the stronger half of mankind. If consumed regularly, this product is able to:

1. Strengthen bone tissues and joints. Hard working men often face diseases of the bones and joints. Prevent their development by introducing peanut butter into the daily menu.
2. Build muscle mass. Due to its composition, peanut butter will help build muscle mass, which makes it an indispensable product for athletes.
3. Increase potency. With regular use of this unique product, men note an increase in potency.
4. Normalize the production of testosterone. Poor production of this hormone will lead to disorders of the entire male body and the development of a number of diseases. Regular consumption of peanut oil will help to prevent this and normalize the production of testosterone.
5. Prevent hair loss. Biotin, which is part of this unique product, helps to awaken dormant hair follicles and activate them, preventing the development of complete baldness.
6. Reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. According to statistics, heart and vascular diseases are more often diagnosed in men than in women. Normalize the work of the cardiovascular system and prevent the development of pathological processes can be achieved by regular use of peanut oil.

It is worth noting that peanut oil is able to show all its beneficial properties only when consumed correctly. In excessive quantities, this product can lead to the development of obesity and other unpleasant consequences.

When pregnant

According to experienced physicians, peanut butter is able to have a beneficial effect on the body of a pregnant woman. Due to its composition, this product can not only saturate the body of the future mother with a lot of vitamins, but also:

1. Help cope with the manifestations of early and late toxicosis. Acids and vitamins that are part of this product make it an excellent antioxidant. According to medics, this allows the use of peanut oil as a natural remedy for nausea and vomiting, the cause of which is toxicity.
2. Prevent the development of anemia. During pregnancy, many women face a sharp decrease in hemoglobin. Regular consumption of peanut oil will help to increase it and prevent the development of anemia.
3. Improve your psycho-emotional state. Natural hormonal changes in a pregnant woman can cause severe nervousness, nervous tension, depression and other CNS disorders. Daily consumption of peanut butter will help to reduce the burden on the nervous system of a pregnant woman and improve her psycho-emotional state.
4. Maintain an attractive appearance. During pregnancy, a common problem is the deterioration of complexion, dry skin, thinning and brittle hair and nails. Groundnut oil will prevent the development of such problems.

However, to speak about the complete safety of this product is not necessary. Peanut oil is a strong allergen and can cause rash, swollen mucous membranes, severe itching and other unpleasant symptoms. Therefore, you should consume this product in strictly limited quantities. In this case, if one or more symptoms of allergy occur, it should be completely excluded from the daily menu. Otherwise, there is a risk of developing anaphylactic shock, which poses a direct danger not only to health but also to human life.

When breastfeeding

Medics allow the introduction of peanut oil into the daily diet of a nursing mother, but only after the child reaches the age of three months. On the usefulness of the product can be said only if the baby and nursing mother have no adverse reactions caused by its consumption.

With normal tolerance, peanut butter will help:

• increase the quality and quantity of breast milk;
• cope with the symptoms of postpartum depression;
• prevent the development of anemia in both mother and baby;
• form a good acquired immunity in a newborn baby;
• improve metabolic processes;
• prevent the development of colds and other diseases, increasing the immunity of a young mother;
• remove accumulations of toxins and harmful cholesterol;
• Increase brain activity;
• recover after childbirth.

For children

No less useful oil of peanut and in children's age. When consumed regularly, this product will help improve the child's immune system, saturate with vitamins necessary for normal functioning and development of the child's body, prevent a sharp decline in visual acuity and reduce the risk of childhood obesity. In addition, groundnut oil can protect your baby from many dangerous diseases, including cancer, diabetes and anemia.

With a systematic reception is also noted increase mental and physical activity of the child. This is especially important for schoolchildren and those children who are actively engaged in sports.

However, despite the many beneficial properties, introducing peanut butter into a child's daily diet should be done with extreme caution. Pediatricians strongly advise against doing it before the child reaches the age of four. Otherwise, there is a risk of developing a serious allergic reaction, disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and other undesirable consequences.

When losing weight

According to experienced nutritionists, peanut oil can help to get rid of extra pounds. However, due to the high caloric content of the product, the daily rate of its consumption should not exceed 40 g. In this case, the rest of the food included in the dietary menu should contain a minimum amount of fat.

Nutritionists draw the attention of their patients to the fact that if they do not follow the recommendations, namely the recommended amount and caloric content of other products, it will not be possible to achieve the desired result. In addition, excessive consumption of peanut oil will not only lead to weight gain, but also to a deterioration in overall health.

How to take peanut oil for medicinal purposes

Specialists in folk medicine use peanut oil to treat and prevent many diseases. According to folk healers, compositions prepared on the basis of this product will help to cope with many problems.

Cardiovascular diseases

For the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis and other disorders in the cardiovascular system, it is recommended to undergo a fourteen-day course of treatment with a preparation prepared from such components:

• 1 small head of garlic;
• 25 ml of alcohol;
• 20 ml of peanut oil.

Fill peeled garlic with alcohol and leave in a dark, cool place for 14 days. After the mentioned period of time, strain the mixture, then pour in peanut oil.

Take the preparation before going to bed in 5 ml.

Endocrine system disorders

To normalize blood sugar levels and cope with other endocrine system disorders, you should use 2.5 ml of peanut oil on an empty stomach twice a day. In this case, the treatment course should be exactly 21 days.

Depression, nervous disorders and other disorders of the nervous system.

To normalize the work of the central nervous system, healers recommend taking a composition of the following components:

• 20 ml of peanut oil;
• 20 ml of peppermint oil;
• 100 ml of chamomile broth.

Mix the ingredients in the indicated quantities and take the resulting mixture for 5 ml three times a day 60 minutes before meals. The course of treatment is 21 days.

Hepatosis of the liver

To cope with this disease, mix together:

• 10 ml of peanut butter;
• 200 ml of low-fat kefir.
• The resulting mixture should be consumed before going to bed for 14 days.

Pay attention to the fact that this composition can be used to prevent some biliary tract diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.

Anemia

Peanut butter is able to increase the level of hemoglobin in the blood. To do this, you should include just 20 ml of the product in your daily diet.

Conjunctivitis

To treat conjunctivitis, healers recommend consuming 5 ml of peanut oil every evening. The course of treatment is 21 days.

Eczema

To treat eczema, peanut oil is used externally. To cope with the manifestations of this disease will help the composition, prepared from the following components:

• 10 ml of peanut oil;
• 10 ml of olive oil;
• Infusion of St. John's wort and calendula in 200 ml.

Mix all ingredients and leave for 30-35 minutes. Allow the infusion to penetrate the affected areas of the skin 2-3 times a day for a period of 21 days.

Psoriasis

To cope with psoriasis can be a drug made from the following ingredients:

• 100 g of lard;
• 10 ml of peanut oil;
• 10 ml of peppermint oil;
• 10 ml lavender oil.

Melt the lard, add to it the other ingredients and mix thoroughly. Apply the resulting mixture to the affected areas of the skin in the form of compresses for 20 days. Time exposure compress can be adjusted independently.

Qualified medics allow the use of folk remedies for the treatment of certain diseases. However, it is strongly not recommended to do self-medication, as it can cause a deterioration of the general condition and the development of related diseases. To prevent such consequences, consult your doctor before using one of the above remedies. Only a qualified specialist will be able to assess the appropriateness of its use and identify the presence of contraindications.

Peanut oil in cosmetology

Due to its unique composition, peanut oil is widely used for the preparation of cosmetics. With their regular use it is noted:

• alignment of the color of the skin;
• increase skin elasticity;
• getting rid of minor mimic and age wrinkles;
• hair strengthening;
• getting rid of dark circles under the eyes;
• return of natural shine and acceleration of hair growth.

Cosmetologists say that today there are a huge number of recipes for cosmetics, the basis of which is peanut oil. However, the effectiveness shows only some of them.

Recipe 1
To improve the condition of the skin of a dry type and moisturize it will be able to mask, for the preparation of which you need:

• 5 ml of peanut oil;
• 10 ml of natural sour cream.

Mix the ingredients in the indicated quantities, apply to the skin of the face and soak for 20 minutes. After this time, wash off the mask with cool water, without using soap or other cleansers.

Recipe 2
Remove oily shine and reduce inflammation from the skin of oily type can mask of these components:

• 2.5 ml of peanut oil;
• 1 egg white;
• 5 ml of lemon juice.

Mix the ingredients in any container of suitable size and apply the resulting mixture to the face with a cotton swab. Sustain the mask for not more than 15 minutes, then wash out with water at a comfortable temperature and wipe the skin with any lotion.

Recipe 3
Relieve inflammation and prevent the appearance of various rashes will be able to a mixture of the following ingredients:

• 5 ml of peanut oil;
• 50 ml of chamomile broth;
• 50 ml of nettle broth.

The resulting composition apply to the skin of the face and neck, soak for about 15 minutes, then rinse.

Recipe 4
You can improve the condition of dry hair with a mask prepared with the following ingredients:

• 30 ml of peanut butter;
• 1 egg yolk;
• 200 ml of high-fat sour cream.

Mix the ingredients in the indicated quantities, mix thoroughly and apply to the entire length of the hair for 60 minutes. At the end of this time, rinse out with your usual shampoo.

Recipe 5
Prevent thinning and fragility of normal hair will help regular shampooing with shampoo, which includes natural peanut oil. Pour 100 ml of shampoo and add exactly 5 ml of peanut oil.

Recipe 6.
Remove oily shine from the hair and normalize the production of sebum will help a mask of the following products:

• 10 ml of peanut butter;
• 1 protein;
• 100 ml of low-fat kefir.

Mix all the ingredients and apply the mixture to your hair for no more than 60 minutes. After an hour, wash it off with your usual shampoo.

Cosmetologists note that before using a particular agent, it is recommended to test for allergic reactions, which may cause one or more components of the composition. Apply the product to the inner side of the wrist and leave it for 5-7 minutes. After the specified time, wash it off with water without rubbing the skin with a washcloth. If the application site showed rash, itching, redness, swelling and other signs of an allergic reaction, refuse to use such cosmetics.

How to use in cooking

Hazelnut oil has found widespread use in cooking. It is used in the preparation of first and second dishes, to improve the taste characteristics of sweet baked goods, added to all kinds of sauces, dressings for vegetable and meat salads. Due to the absence of cholesterol in its composition and the presence of a large number of useful substances, this oil is recommended to completely replace any other vegetable oil in the preparation of dishes:

• For people suffering from diabetes;
• children;
• in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• people with kidney and liver diseases.

In this case, replacing the usual oil with peanut butter will not be a serious problem. Its flavor characteristics and subtle aroma can conquer even the most capricious gourmet.

Can I Fry with Peanut Oil?

Many people think that it is strictly forbidden to use peanut oil for frying. This opinion is fundamentally wrong. Peanut oil is the best vegetable fat for frying vegetables, meat, and other foods. The oil is ideal for cooking fries, as it speeds up the cooking process and is not absorbed into the potato slices.

In addition, this unique vegetable fat is not capable of absorbing foreign odors, which allows you to use the same oil several times and significantly saves money on its purchase.

Harms and contraindications

Despite the content of a large number of vitamins, macro- and micronutrients, groundnut oil can be very harmful to the human body. This is possible with excessive use of the product and ignoring medical contraindications. Remember that a systematic excess of the daily norm of the product will lead to an imbalance of omega-3 and omega-6 acids and can become one of the causes of cardiovascular system diseases.

Doctors strictly forbid introducing peanut oil into the daily diet of those people who suffer from bronchial asthma or individual intolerance to the product. In the presence of an allergy, the use of this oil can lead to drastically negative consequences up to and including death.

The substances in the product may cause aggravation of the symptoms of the disease and the development of related diseases:

• arthritis;
• arthritis;
• Gout.

In all other cases, the consumption of the product is allowed, but only in small quantities.

How to choose and store peanut butter

It is worth remembering that poor quality product can also harm your health. In order not to buy low quality oil, you should pay attention to the following characteristics when buying:

1. Color. Natural, unrefined oil should have an even red-brown color. Refined oil should have a lighter shade of yellow. The presence of a different color indicates improper storage or violations of the recipe.
2. Taste. Peanut butter should have a nutty, slightly spicy taste, which may be slightly weaker only if the product has been refined.
3. Flavor. The product has a pronounced, sweet smell, without a hint of bitterness. However, for refined peanut butter, a faint aroma is allowed.

Groundnut oil is consumed in small quantities, so it is not recommended to buy it in large quantities. After opening the product should be stored in the refrigerator. To prevent it from spoiling, you should put the oil in a glass container and cover it with a tight lid.

Remember that the use of spoiled product can cause food poisoning and other undesirable consequences.

How to make peanut butter at home

It is impossible to make peanut butter suitable for frying or dressing salads at home. But to make butter paste, the taste of which will be able to please all the household, is very simple.

Before cooking, prepare the following products:

• 250 g of peanuts;
• 20 ml of sunflower oil;
• 10 ml of honey;
• A pinch of salt.

The preparation should begin with the preparation of the peanuts. For the flavor of the finished product was saturated, fry the peanuts until they acquire a golden color. You can do this in any convenient way - in the oven, in a pan or in the microwave. After roasting, crush the peanuts with a blender until a homogeneous mass. Add salt, sunflower oil and honey and blend again.

The finished product is placed in any glass container, which you can cover with a lid, and store in the refrigerator.

Interesting facts about peanuts

About the uniqueness and useful properties of peanuts it is said a lot, which explains the prevalence and popularity of this product. However, not all lovers of these delicious nuts are aware of such facts:

1. Despite its name "groundnut", the fruits of peanuts ripen like beans - in pods. At the same time, one plant is capable of growing up to 40 pods on itself.
2. The daily rate of peanut consumption should not exceed 20 peanuts.
3. From the moment the plant is planted until the nuts are harvested, it takes only 5 months.
4. This amazing product is used in the production of dynamite, plastic and even glue.
5. In Georgia (city of Plains) you can see a monument to the peanut.