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New Research Shows Consumption of Peanuts and Peanut Butter Delivers Cognitive Benefits and Reduces Stress in Young Adults
Albany, Ga. (September 23, 2021) – The University of Barcelona has released new research showing that consumption of peanuts and peanut butter may improve cognitive function and reduce stress in healthy young adults1. Researchers point to the polyphenols in peanuts...
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Study Finds Daily Peanut Consumption Can Help Reverse Metabolic Syndrome – Condition That Affects One in Five Adults Further Evidence for Thinking of Food as Medicine Albany, Ga. (December 2, 2020) – The Peanut Institute is sharing recent research that shows eating...
Recent Research Shows Peanuts Help Control Glucose Levels
Numerous Studies Identify Diabetic Health Benefits of Peanuts and Peanut Butter Albany, Ga. (November 10, 2020) – In the past three years, new research has found that peanuts and peanut butter can be a powerful tool to help diabetics live a healthier life and prevent...
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Top 4 Reasons You Should Eat a Small Amount of Peanuts or Peanut Butter Everyday
Eat Peanuts Daily! 1. Live a longer life. Regular consumption of peanuts can contribute to longer life. Recent research from Harvard showed that people who eat peanuts everyday decrease their risk of death from all causes by 20%.1 2. Shrink your waistline. Peanuts and...
Eat Peanuts Daily, Decrease Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
Peanut flavoring – salted, spicy, honey-roasted, or unsalted – did not impact positive health benefits of peanuts, according to new study. Daily peanut consumption reduced blood pressure in all participants during the first two weeks, even in those with high blood...
Peanut Skins Contain Health-Promoting Nutrition
I’ll Have Peanuts, With Skin, Please… Peanut skins have an abundant amount of natural antioxidants and a high content of dietary fiber, says new study. Even different types of roasted peanut skins, such as light-roasted or dark-roasted, contain these high amounts....