Peanuts, also known as “longevity fruits,” are a beloved food across Eastern and Western cuisines. Dr. Zhang Wei Jun, the fifth-generation heir of Taiwan’s Hwai Sheng Tang, a well-known traditional Chinese medicine clinic in Taiwan, sheds light on the nutritional benefits of peanuts, their medicinal uses in traditional Chinese medicine, and unique ways to incorporate them into your diet.
Dr. Zhang explained that peanuts are known as the fruit of longevity because of their nutritional richness, which historically, enhanced the quality of life for the elderly when there was a lack of nutrients. Dr. Zhang explains the nutritional elements of peanuts that are especially beneficial to the elderly.
