Peanut
Also known as: Arachis Nut; Earth Nut; Ground Nut; Monkey Nut
Description
The Peanut is the Seed of the Peanut Plant - it is used for culinary purposes as a Nut but is correctly categorized as a Legume.
Botanical Name
Arachis hypogaea
The Peanut is from the Legume (Leguminosae) family.
Health Benefits of Peanuts
Cardiovascular System
High consumption of Peanuts may help to prevent Atherosclerosis (due to the high content of Resveratrol in Peanuts). [1]
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