You may have eaten peanuts all of your life without realizing just how beneficial they are to your health. Peanuts are a good source of protein, vitamin E, B-complex vitamins and numerous minerals that play a role in maintaining your health. They also help protect against cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease and degenerative nerve disease.

Pistachios have nutritional and health benefits similar to other nuts. As a bonus, they have less calories than other nuts.