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Image by  Couleur  from  Pixabay   Peanuts are legumes having origin in South America. They are related to beans, lentils and soy. They are also known as groundnuts, earthnuts and goobers. Peanut products include peanut butter, peanut oil, flour and protein. They are used in a variety of foods such as desserts, cakes, confectionery, snacks, and sauces. Peanuts are high in calories and are packed with healthy fats and high quality proteins. Peanuts are high in fats consisting of mostly mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Peanuts are good source of protein. Some people are allergic to peanut protein. Peanuts may even be useful for weight loss and are linked to a reduced risk of heart disease Peanuts are low in carbs, this makes them a good dietary choice for people with diabetes. Peanuts are an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals like biotin, copper, niacin, folate, manganese, vitamin E, thiamine, phosphorus, and magnesium. Peanuts contain various p