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6 Ways Peanuts Can Help Your Heart

If you love peanuts, here’s great news: Peanuts love your heart back. In one study, Harvard researchers tracked the health of more than 210,000 people for up to 32 years. They found that people who ate peanuts at least twice per week had a 15 percent lower risk of getting heart disease compared with those who never or rarely ate nuts. Read more...

Allergy

An allergic reaction is caused by a dysfunction in the immune system. Individuals may experience allergic reactions to foods, insect stings, latex, and a variety of environmental exposures. A food allergy reaction involves the immune system and occurs when a typically safe substance in foods, usually a protein, mistakenly triggers the body’s protective immune response. Reactions can range from mild to severe. The true prevalence of food allergies is not known. Read more...

PEANUTS: A Superfood with Super Powers

This nutrient-rich powerhouse rises to superfood status by delivering superior health benefits in a small serving. ONE OUNCE Serving Approximately 35 peanuts; 7g of protein to feel full and can contribute to lower blood sugar; Healthy fats that help decrease “bad” LDL cholesterol and increase “good” HDL cholesterol; Fiber which can contribute to lower levels of LDL cholesterol; 19 vitamins and minerals many of which fight heart disease; Bioactive compounds shown to help reduce cardiovascular disease and cancer risk, lower inflammation and cholesterol and improve blood flow. Read more...

Consumption of peanuts supports weight loss, lowers blood pressure and improves glucose levels

A recent study from the University of South Australia found daily consumption of lightly salted peanuts twice a day before meals led to weight loss, lowered blood pressure and improved fasting glucose levels. The findings were just published online in the peer-reviewed journal Nutrients on July 20, 2022. Read more…