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Peanuts Rise to Superfood Status
ALBANY, GA - (September 18, 2018) – When it comes to the peanut, it’s true that big things come in small packages. The peanut is a nutrient-rich powerhouse. In fact, based on a mountain of research, this mighty legume deserves superfood status. Numerous studies have...
read moreIncreasing Evidence Supports the Power of Peanuts for Health
ALBANY, GA – The Peanut Institute recently brought together peanut industry leaders, research scientists and registered dieticians to highlight the latest research on the nutritional benefits of peanut consumption. Attendees learned how peanuts can help people feel...
read morePeanuts Are Certified as “Heart-Healthy” Food by the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check Program
Eating a Handful of Peanuts Daily Can Cut Your Risk of Heart Disease in Half ALBANY, GA – The American Heart Association has certified select peanuts with the Heart-Check mark to make it easy for consumers to identify heart-healthy foods. Due to the strength of...
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Top 4 Reasons You Should Eat a Small Amount of Peanuts or Peanut Butter Everyday
Eat Peanuts Daily! Live a longer life. Eating peanuts has been shown to increase the lifespan. 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 peanut...
read moreEat 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...
read morePeanut 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....
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