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Peanut is not really a nut but a legume or bean, but it's been consumed as a nut and that's why it's in this list.
Peanuts are high in protein, monounsaturated fat and the antioxidant resveratrol, which makes them excellent at protecting the heart and blood vessels.
In one study, subjects who consumed a diet that emphasized peanuts, in both nut and butter form, for one month demonstrated that their risk of heart disease dropped by 21% compared to those people who ate typical American/Western diet.
In another study, subjects who were given two or three servings of peanuts or peanut butter, had a reduction in both their LDL cholesterol and triglycerides levels. Those who ate peanut foods had results double the benefits of other subjects who had a low-fat diet.