Swabi’s gold: aromatic, nutritious peanuts

SWABI: The fertile lands of Swabi in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are famous for their many blessings, but the taste of the region’s peanuts is one of the most distinct and celebrated.

Known for their rich, earthy flavor and satisfying crunch, Swabi peanuts are a true culinary treasure, cherished by locals and sought after by food enthusiasts from across the country, and even abroad.

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These peanuts here are not only delicious but also very healthy. They are rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals. Delectable benefits aside, they are quite beneficial for the cardiac health and are excellent source of energy.

Harvesting these peanuts is a time-consuming and laborious task, but the fruit of this labor is delightful. Local farmers told HUM News that ‘phali’ – as it is colloquially known in the region – is attractive to buyers because of its signature aroma as much as for its distinctive taste.

Small vendors with carts are present all across the city, selling phalli raw with the shell, shelled, or roasted and salted. While the locals often indulge in these peanuts as a snack, the tourists buy stocks of these peanuts as a gift for family and friends back home.

The peanuts of Swabi are a beautiful result of the rich soil and the hard work of the farmers; yielding numerous benefits for those who get a chance to enjoy this treat.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF PEANUTS

Generally speaking, as well, peanuts are known to have numerous health and beauty benefits. For starters, this protein rich snack is known to be an excellent antidote to hunger and cravings during weight management process. A handful of peanuts as a snack is a popular alternative to unhealthy fattening midday snacks, because it helps in feeling fuller for longer and also provides energy.

Peanuts are also useful for reducing cholesterol levels, as they contain mono-unsaturated fatty acids, which help lower LDL (bad cholesterol) and increase HDL (good cholesterol) levels. It goes without saying that this can aide in improving cardiac health by preventing coronary artery diseases and reducing the risk of stroke.

Peanuts have a high amount of Vitamin C, which is needed for production of collagen, which in turn is necessary to keep the skin looking young. Therefore, peanuts are great for antiaging solutions.

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The benefits of peanuts are abound, ranging from cancer prevention to mood enhancement, and Swabi is producing a large amount of this delicious homegrown treat for the entire country to enjoy.