What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Peanuts

One of the most well-documented benefits of peanuts is their positive impact on cardiovascular health. Peanuts are high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, the same heart-friendly fats found in olive oil.

When you eat peanuts regularly (without excess salt or sugar), these fats help:

  • Lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol
  • Maintain or raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol
  • Reduce inflammation in blood vessels

Peanuts also contain resveratrol, a natural antioxidant linked to improved blood vessel function and reduced risk of heart disease.

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3. You Feel Fuller for Longer

Peanuts are a powerful appetite regulator. Thanks to their unique combination of protein, healthy fats, and dietary fiber, they slow digestion and help stabilize blood sugar levels.

After eating peanuts:

  • Your stomach empties more slowly
  • Hunger hormones decrease
  • Satiety hormones increase

This is why peanuts are often associated with better weight management. Despite being calorie-dense, people who eat peanuts regularly tend not to gain excess weight—largely because they feel satisfied sooner and snack less overall.

4. Your Blood Sugar Stays More Stable

 

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