Experts point out that peanuts are sweet in taste and neutral in nature, rich in nutrients, and have effects such as strengthening the spleen, harmonizing the stomach, nourishing blood to stop bleeding, moistening the lungs to relieve coughing, promoting urination, and increasing lactation. They can lower cholesterol, prevent and treat atherosclerosis, hypertension, and coronary heart disease. Additionally, peanuts can help prevent and treat tumor-related diseases, making them a valuable traditional Chinese medicine.
Modern pharmacological research has also found that peanuts are moist and oily, with a very high fat content of 45% to 50%, of which about 80% are unsaturated fatty acids. The protein content is also very high, reaching 25% to 30%. Furthermore, they contain riboflavin, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, lecithin, choline, vitamin E, vitamin K, B vitamins, and more. Despite this, there are many precautions to consider when eating peanuts.
First, because peanuts are very high in fat and protein, people with gastrointestinal diseases should not eat them, as it can worsen diarrhea.
Second, for individuals with liver and gallbladder diseases, peanuts can increase the burden on the liver.
Third, people with excessive skin oil secretion and a tendency to get acne should also avoid excessive consumption of peanuts.
Fourth, because peanuts have a hemostatic effect, they can promote blood clotting and thrombus formation. Therefore, people with high blood viscosity or a history of thrombosis should not eat them.
In addition, the peanuts we usually eat are often deep-fried, which can easily lead to "internal heat" (上火). For those with a "flourishing liver fire" (肝火旺盛) or internal heat, this can be like "adding fuel to the fire." If you really want to eat them, it is best to limit consumption to boiled or stewed peanuts. At this point, the peanuts are considered "not too warm or too cool" (不温不火), easy to eat, and easy to digest, making them the best method for health preservation.