Peanut skin, the reddish-purple skin on the outer surface of the peanut, is a food and has no medicinal value.
Peanut skin contains protein, fat, polyphenols, minerals, fiber and other nutrients, helps to supplement the body with a variety of nutrients.
1. Supplementary protein and fat: peanut skin contains more protein and fat, fat is mainly unsaturated fatty acids, moderate consumption will not aggravate the burden of lipid metabolism, for the maintenance of vascular health is more favorable.
2. Supplementary polyphenols: peanut skin contains polyphenols, polyphenols are mainly resveratrol, proanthocyanidins, flavonoids and so on. Eating peanut skins regularly helps to supplement the body with these polyphenols, which have an antioxidant effect.
3. Supplementary vitamins and minerals: peanut skin contains some B vitamins, but also contains selenium, zinc, calcium, potassium, iron and other mineral elements, eating peanut skin helps to supplement the body with these nutrients.
Peanut skin is not a waste without nutrients, can also be supplemented for the body, so it is best not to discard the peanut skin when eating peanuts.