Benefits of Peanuts for Children

In Indonesia, cases of allergies are kasoil is still very little. Like other allergies, this peanut allergy is usually genetically inherited. So, If no one in your family has suffered from peanut allergy, then there is no reason not to give it to your little one considering its tremendous benefits.

Source of antioxidants

The research team from the University of Florida found that peanuts contain antioxidants that can protect cells from damage that can lead to heart disease and cancer. These antioxidants will increase in content as much as 22 percent after baking.

Brain food
Peanuts and peanut butter are rich in vitamin E. A handful of peanuts can meet about 36 percent of your little one’s vitamin E needs. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that can protect nerve cell membranes. The content of thiamin and vitamin E helps the brain and nervous system use glucose to form the energy the body needs

Prevent obesity
A recent study conducted in Mexico found that replacing unhealthy snacks with peanuts or peanut butter can help maintain a healthy weight in children.

Also read: This Diet Prevents Childhood Obesity

WARNING !
Behind the extraordinary benefits, peanuts also have the following potential dangers:

Peanuts are susceptible to exposure to microbes, such as Salmonella and poisonous fungi. This is because the texture of the peanut is not too hard and its location is in the moist soil.

Peanuts are susceptible to poisonous mold contamination. one of the most popular is aflatoxin type, a type of poison that has a role as a cancer trigger or a carcinogen.

Enjoying Peanuts:
1. Jam
Roasted peanut + vegetable oil in a blender until it forms a paste, add sugar and honey.

2. Sprinkle
Roasted peanuts roughly crushed, sprinkle over the buttery bread.

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