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Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by Bahamas95(m): 10:12am On Oct 31, 2019
I don't like it from childhood, especially that type commonly called bottle groundnut. The smell is a big turn off, can't stand it
Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by uuzba(m): 10:14am On Oct 31, 2019
Mutuwa:


Yeh! For oily skinned people.
oil skinned children.
I've never seen anyone over 25 years old having pimples because of groundnuts.

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Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by uuzba(m): 10:15am On Oct 31, 2019
kingar:
Is it cooked or fried ground nut? Be specific please
The one that is cooked by frying.
Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by labusinessguide: 10:17am On Oct 31, 2019
chigoziri2403:
Alongside its compatriot Garri
They have been saving Nigerians life


You though.

Lol
Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by Nobody: 10:25am On Oct 31, 2019
KushyKush:
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Groundnut is popularly known as peanut in many countries though it is more a pea (a leguminous plant) than a nut. It is considered as nut because of its high nutritional value. Unknown to many people, groundnut is one of the best sources of protein. It is also very beneficial when it comes to matters of health.

All parts of this plant can be commercially used.

The plant stalks are fed to cattle in the form of green, dried and silage.

Groundnut shell, haulms and hay are good fodder.

Groundnut cake is a good feed for livestock and it is also used as manure.



Few of the health benefits of groundnut are

1. Helps Fight Depression (Tryptophan): Peanuts are good sources of tryptophan, an essential amino acid which is important for the production of serotonin, one of the key brain chemicals involved in mood regulation. When depression occurs, a decreased amount of serotonin may be released from the nerve cells in the brain.

Tryptophan may raise serotonin’s antidepressant effects when there is an increased amount of serotonin in the blood.

2. Boosts Memory Power (Vitamin B3): Do you know what can be found in peanuts that gave them the “brain food” tag? This is due to their vitamin B3 or niacin content whose many health benefits include normal brain functioning and boosting memory power.

3. It’s a natural man power food: it’s amazing to know that groundnut can actually increase your stamina in bed and make you last longer than you can imagine.

4. Aids in Blood Sugar Regulation (Manganese): One fourth cup of peanuts can supply the body with 35% of the DV of manganese, a mineral which plays a role in fat and carbohydrate metabolism, calcium absorption, and blood sugar regulation.

5. Helps Prevent Gallstones: It may come as a surprise that peanuts can help prevent gallstones. But 20 years of studies have shown that eating 1 ounce of nuts, peanuts or peanut butter a week lowers the risk of developing gallstones by 25%.

6. Lowers Risk of Heart Disease: Numerous studies have shown that regular nuts consumption is linked to reduced risk of heart disease. Peanuts are rich in heart-friendly monounsaturated fats and antioxidants such as oleic acid. So take a handful of peanuts and other nuts at least four times a week to reduce your risk of cardiovascular and coronary heart disease.

Benefits of groundnuts during pregnancy

1. Excellent Source for Folate

During pregnancy consuming food rich of folate is highly recommended and peanuts are one of them. Per 100 grams of peanuts could cover about 60% daily intake of folate. It is a common knowledge that folate is essential for the fetus development especially in the early trimester.

2. Prevents Birth Defect

Birth defect could occur when the development of fetus is disturbed or there are enough nutrients to support the development. Peanuts are packed with vitamins and minerals which are great for pregnancy like folate to support optimal growth and minerals like iron and calcium to make sure enough stock of red blood cells.

3. Source of Calories for Mother

The need of calories in each mother may different but calories are essential for energy booster. During pregnancy, a mother may suffer fatigue and getting tired easily. To help boosting the energy, peanuts may help to restore it.

4. Great Source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids

If you think fish is not your friend during pregnancy but you clearly know that you need great source of omega 3 fatty acids, you could replace fish with peanuts because they contains quite high healthy fats.

5. Contains Powerful Antioxidants

Antioxidants are not only solution to anti-cancer but during pregnancy, antioxidants could help mother maintaining their immunity system so they would not fall sick easily.

Kindly provide source please?
Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by Adabekee04(f): 10:29am On Oct 31, 2019
I don't have any allergies eating groundnut. I eat groundnut everyday, this morning I have eating sizeable quantity and I still want more. The acne you are talking about maybe from another combo.
Gentlemanforyou:
How about the disadvantages? Like acne on the face , inorun ( body itching ) and some others ?
Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by Nobody: 10:34am On Oct 31, 2019
Lots of children are allergic to groundnuts.
U will think it's flu or common cold.

Check out if your child has any reaction whenever there is groundnuts around or after eating groundnut.

In my children's school, no groundnut related food is allowed. That's how bad it is.

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Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by MrNipplesLover(m): 10:35am On Oct 31, 2019
Jgoldie:



I don't like boli either...it runs my tummy



well, there is another non-roasted Boli: it comes in two colours [black and fair colours], this one doesn't run any tummy, rather, it gives pleasures.


if you know, you know.

Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by Nobody: 10:39am On Oct 31, 2019
Pistotita:

You are very correct. Tell them ooo.


If you love yourself you better cut it down drastically. The first casualties are your eyes.

Then gradually, it destroys everything inside your stomach as it accumulates and eventually does the harm. And that is what majority are consuming. Go and read about "SIBO and peanut"

The dangers are wide that can only travel on 10 lanes high road. Which peanut?

You better swap to olive oil and stop killing yourself with unfiltered, dirty peanut oil around.

Groundnut is eaten all over the world and it's good.
Like other things, eat moderate.
Why do u call it dirty?

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Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by Nobody: 10:40am On Oct 31, 2019
ursullalinda:
Used to eat ground nut till I found out it was a source of pimple....I just japa.....can't spoil my fine face for nothing biko

Picture of the fine face or adonblivit.

Groundnut and garri has been saving Nigerians since 1784
Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by KushyKush: 10:41am On Oct 31, 2019
danjumakolo:


Kindly provide source please?

I carried out the research myself.

You can confirm the points online though
Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by Jgoldie: 10:42am On Oct 31, 2019
MrNipplesLover:




well, there is another non-roasted Boli: it comes in two colours [black and fair colours], this one doesn't run any tummy, rather, it gives pleasures.


if you know, you know.


Hmmm.....I see but it stretches the elasticity of anything named V

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Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by Nobody: 10:43am On Oct 31, 2019
KushyKush:


I carried out the research myself.

You can confirm the points online though

Ok cool.
You must be a nutritionist?
Any journal publication?
Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by Nobody: 10:44am On Oct 31, 2019
Jgoldie:
It causes pimples and acne too

Probably because you consume a whole bottle at a go
Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by Livi2020(m): 10:45am On Oct 31, 2019
[What is Guguru ?quote author=playapayaski post=83618864]Man power!!!. With Guguru and groundnut "kill dem all".[/quote]
Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by KushyKush: 10:48am On Oct 31, 2019
danjumakolo:


Ok cool.
You must be a nutritionist?
Any journal publication?

Lol, no

I was having a conversation with my colleagues some few weeks back and we discussed the health benefits of peanuts (which was confirmed by a nutritionist)

Felt the need to educate others about this as well.

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Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by Nobody: 10:49am On Oct 31, 2019
KushyKush:


Lol, no

I was having a conversation with my colleagues some few weeks back and we discussed the health benefits of peanuts (which was confirmed by a nutritionist)

Felt the need to educate others about this as well.

Ok thanks
Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by MrNipplesLover(m): 10:51am On Oct 31, 2019
Jgoldie:


Hmmm.....I see but it stretches the elasticity of anything named V


I'm learning here.

wink

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Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by Treasure17(m): 11:15am On Oct 31, 2019
Good to know cause I eat groundnut almost on a daily basis.
Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by Nobody: 11:15am On Oct 31, 2019
sassysure:

Groundnut is eaten all over the world and it's good.
Like other things, eat moderate.
Why do u call it dirty?

Go and research it. Check out if nutritionists recommend its oil. Go and check it well. And check very well if the first choice of nut is pea.

The way it is roasted....is it clean? The old woman uses the same finger he had just used to pick her nose to handle your peas. Is the oil made from it pure? You cannot get peanut oil easily among imported oil (not first choice of oil from developed country), but it is common among those oil sold with those gin bottles used to measure oil in open market. Is the oil well filtered? Is it not dirty?
Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by Treasure17(m): 11:16am On Oct 31, 2019
Good to know. Thanks op cause I eat groundnut almost on a daily basis.
Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by Jgoldie: 11:21am On Oct 31, 2019
MrNipplesLover:




I'm learning here.


wink

Lol

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Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by Sammyimpostor: 11:42am On Oct 31, 2019
So it serves as manpower, this statement will definitely increase the demand for groundnut soon.
Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by Nobody: 11:53am On Oct 31, 2019
Pistotita:


Go and research it. Check out if nutritionists recommend its oil. Go and check it well. And check very well if the first choice of nut is pea.

The way it is roasted....is it clean? The old woman uses the same finger he had just used to pick her nose to handle your peas. Is the oil made from it pure? You cannot get peanut oil easily among imported oil (not first choice of oil from developed country), but it is common among those oil sold with those gin bottles used to measure oil in open market. Is the oil well filtered? Is it not dirty?
Why are u narrowing it to old women using ....?
Must u use old women?
The same finger they used for other things they sell?
What is the problem here?
The roadside yam, buka u eat, are they neat.
What of the carrot, tigernuts, fruits etc.
If u are guilty of buying Akara,bread, any food whatsoever outside your house, u have no right to call groundnut sellers dirty.
Pls stop, u don't have a case.
Aside allergy, there is no problem in consuming groundnut.

Every country has their first choice of everything.
We use groundnut oil in Nigeria cos groundnut is abundant.
Where I live, they use sunflower oil as the first choice cos they have sunflower in abundant.
So also other countries.

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Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by Nobody: 12:20pm On Oct 31, 2019
sassysure:

Why are u narrowing it to old women using ....?
Must u use old women?
The same finger they used for other things they sell?
What is the problem here?
The roadside yam, buka u eat, are they neat.
What of the carrot, tigernuts, fruits etc.
If u are guilty of buying Akara,bread, any food whatsoever outside your house, u have no right to call groundnut sellers dirty.
Pls stop, u don't have a case.
Aside allergy, there is no problem in consuming groundnut.

Every country has their first choice of everything.
We use groundnut oil in Nigeria cos groundnut is abundant.
Where I live, they use sunflower oil as the first choice cos they have sunflower in abundant.
So also other countries.

Ok oo. Continue eating it.

And please show me where we can get pure peanut oil in Nigeria. Or you do not go to market? Is the peanut oil in Nigeria as clean as the sunflower oil you are using where you are? Guy! I took sunflower oil for over a decade. So, you arent the only person who is living, or has lived where sunflower oil is made.

You pointed out your reasons why it is a good oil...and I gave you reasons why it is a bad oil. Go and check its effect in your stomach. Stop arguing. Read my first post on the thread, make research. I do.not have time to argue with you. If it's a good one for you....goodluck. I'm not here to debate anything. After all, no medal will be awarded for winning any debate here. So, if its healthy for you, and the peanut oil locally made is clean and up to the standard of the sunflower you eat wherever you are....goodluck and God bless. Please, dont quote me again.
Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by Lawly: 12:23pm On Oct 31, 2019
Thanks for the info. Useful one
Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by Nobody: 1:17pm On Oct 31, 2019
Pistotita:


Ok oo. Continue eating it.

And please show me where we can get pure peanut oil in Nigeria. Or you do not go to market? Is the peanut oil in Nigeria as clean as the sunflower oil you are using where you are? Guy! I took sunflower oil for over a decade. So, you arent the only person who is living, or has lived where sunflower oil is made.

You pointed out your reasons why it is a good oil...and I gave you reasons why it is a bad oil. Go and check its effect in your stomach. Stop arguing. Read my first post on the thread, make research. I do.not have time to argue with you. If it's a good one for you....goodluck. I'm not here to debate anything. After all, no medal will be awarded for winning any debate here. So, if its healthy for you, and the peanut oil locally made is clean and up to the standard of the sunflower you eat wherever you are....goodluck and God bless. Please, dont quote me again.

U must be a clown to tell me not to quote you again.

When they don't have any back up they resort to intimidation.
U think u are debating with a school tenager that don't know his way around healthy and nutritious foods?
U think u can teach me about nutrition?
Take seat at the back and learn if your pride will only allow u.
Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by Lawly: 4:50pm On Oct 31, 2019
sassysure:


U must be a clown to tell me not to quote you again.

When they don't have any back up they resort to intimidation.
U think u are debating with a school tenager that don't know his way around healthy and nutritious foods?
U think u can teach me about nutrition?
Take seat at the back and learn if your pride will only allow u.






So na groundnut (ekpa) dat caused una fight?

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Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by Generalwoodz(m): 5:02pm On Oct 31, 2019
Jgoldie:
It causes pimples and acne too
Yeah. but the advantage Surpasses the disdavantages.
Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by Nobody: 6:38pm On Oct 31, 2019
Lawly:







So na groundnut (ekpa) dat caused una fight?
cheesy cheesy cheesy
I though we are exchanging healthy debate.

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Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by Mutuwa(m): 7:52pm On Oct 31, 2019
uuzba:

oil skinned children.
I've never seen anyone over 25 years old having pimples because of groundnuts.

You not seeing one doesn’t mean they don’t exist. I work with one (a lady) and she is almost 40. Up and till this moment she doesn’t eat ground nuts, because it riddle’s her face with pimples.
Re: Amazing Health Benefits Of Groundnuts (ekpa) by Collinsanele: 8:44pm On May 17, 2021

You are very correct. Tell them ooo.


If you love yourself you better cut it down drastically. The first casualties are your eyes.

Then gradually, it destroys everything inside your stomach as it accumulates and eventually does the harm. And that is what majority are consuming. Go and read about "SIBO and peanut"

The dangers are wide that can only travel on 10 lanes high road. Which peanut?

You better swap to olive oil and stop killing yourself with unfiltered, dirty peanut oil around.

Please stop spreading falsehood.
Groundnut a.k.a earth nuts are rich in vitamins and minerals as well as protein.

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