Drinking Soaked Garri with Groundnut

In this post, we shall be discussing one of the popular and favorite Nigerian local cereal drinks – soaked garri. We are going to open your eyes to the effects of drinking soaked garri with groundnut. So, if You Love Drinking Garri with Groundnuts, See what It Causes to Your Health.

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Groundnut is one of the most common street snacks in Nigeria and it’s also a popular proteinous food globally. For individuals who love drinking garri, groundnut can be regarded as an essential supplement to make the garri more delicious and also increase its nutritional value. To them, the garri snacking is not complete if there is no groundnut.

Despite the fact that most people love eating these sweet peanuts, few actually know what they contribute to our health. In this article, we will be talking about what groundnuts contributes to our health. We shall also be using peanuts too since they are of the same family and of the same nutritional value

Groundnuts Nutrition

Nutrition facts for 100 grams of raw peanuts:

Calories – 567
Protein – 25.8 grams
Fat – 49.2 grams (Saturated – 6.28 grams, Monounsaturated – 24.43 grams, Polyunsaturated – 15.56 grams)
Carbs – 16.1 grams
Sugar – 4.7 grams
Fiber – 8.5 grams
Water -7%

Drinking Soaked Garri with Groundnut

Health Benefits Of Groundnuts

1. Helps in Weight Loss.

Although Groundnuts did not contain any content that burns fat, it has the capability to induce fullness when eaten as a snack. This will reduce the number of calories you’ll consume in the day.

2. Prevents Gallstones

Consumption of 5 or more units of groundnuts in a week will reduce the risks of gallstone disease in men and the risk of cholecystectomy in women.

3. Helps Fight Depression

Peanuts contain sizable amounts of tryptophan which can boost the production of serotonin. Serotonin is a hormone produced by the brain to regulate mood.

4. Boosts Hair Growth

Few researchers believe that as peanuts contain all the amino acids & protein, they could be a good supplementation to a diet for hair growth.

Groundnuts Side Effects

There is nothing bad drinking your Garri with groundnuts. But it should not be consumed in excess.

Groundnuts can be harmful to the body. Some studies reveal that peanuts might cause allergies to some people. There are also reports about people who experience severe allergies after consuming groundnuts. Such people are advised to stay clear from consuming groundnuts for the sake of their health.