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Written By: Editorial Team | Updated : October 7, 2014 5:58 PM IST
A new study has revealed that pregnant women need not be afraid of eating peanuts, as consuming nuts may reduce allergy risk in their kids.
The study by Michael Young, MD, of Boston Children''s Division of Allergy and Immunology showed that increased peanut consumption by pregnant mothers who weren't nut allergic was associated with lower risk of peanut allergy in their offspring.
To define the relationship between maternal diet and the development of food allergy in offspring, Young and his team analyzed large amounts of data provided by the Growing Up Today Study (GUTS).
Examining the records of 8,205 children, the researchers positively identified 140 cases of peanut or tree nut allergies. They then examined the diets of each child's mother- specifically, peanut and nut consumption- during the peri-pregnancy period and compared them with the dietary habits of pregnant women whose children did not develop a peanut allergy.
The researchers found that the rate of peanut allergy was significantly lower among children in the study whose mothers ate peanuts during the peri-pregnancy period.
Although this is a substantial finding, the data demonstrate only an association between maternal diet and the risk of peanut allergy in children.
The study is published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Some more health benefits of peanuts.
1. Reduces risk of heart disease
70% of the urban Indian population is at risk of heart disease. This is an alarming percentage and the factors responsible are sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits and stress. Peanuts are rich in monosaturated fats and oleic acid which makes it good for your heart. Eat a handful every day, to keep heart disease at bay! (Read: Take the natural route to heart health home remedies that work!)
2. Prevents cancer
Peanuts have high concentration of a form of phytosterol called beta-sisterol which inhibits tumor growth, thus preventing you from having a deadly disease like cancer. Research has also linked the consumption of peanuts to a decreased risk of colon cancer. (Read: Top 10 food habits to prevent cancer)
3. Boosts memory
Vitamin B3 and niacin present in peanuts can boost your memory. Additionally, a flavonoid called reservatol can help in improving blood flow to the brain by 30%!
4. Helps fight depression
Depression is caused due to a lack of serotonin secretion in the brain. Peanuts have tryptophan which help release serotonin helping you fight depression. (Read more: 10 reasons why the humble peanuts are great for you!)
Source: ANI
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