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Peanuts Swap Fast Food for Good Food Fast!
Life moves fast, and sometimes, you need food that can keep up. But when we rely on fast food, our bodies miss out on a lot of the vitamins and nutrients that we need to feel our best. That’s because much of fast food is overly processed, and relies on sugar, salt,...
Around the World with Peanuts
If you love international food, you probably won’t be surprised to know that in just about every country around the world, peanuts and peanut butter have found dishes to call home—from satays and sauces, to stir-fry and salads. That includes places like Africa, the...
Are Peanuts Good for Your Brain?
Peanuts contain a wealth of benefits for the brain thanks to functional compounds that have been shown to boost memory, strengthen cognition, protect against cognitive disease, decline and more1. That includes an amazing variety of vitamins, minerals,...
6 Ways Peanuts Can Help Your Heart
If you ♥ peanuts, here’s great news: Peanuts love your heart back. There are many different kinds of nuts to lower cholesterol and keep your heart healthy but we love peanuts especially because they also have tons of other benefits. In one study, Harvard researchers...
Give Your New Year Resolutions Peanut Power
Small lifestyle changes with big results With every new year, it’s natural to want to make some big changes. Maybe it’s working out more, maybe it’s eating more sensibly, or maybe it’s just maintaining a more positive outlook (which has definitely been more difficult...
A Mediterranean cooking demonstration with chefs Amber Pankonin MS RD LMNT and Brandon Harpster CEC
Recipes: Peanut Hummus Serves 6 Ingredients 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 3 cloves garlic Juice from 1 lemon (4 tablespoons) 1 tablespoons tahini 2 tablespoons unsalted natural peanut butter 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, or more if needed,...
Healthier Holidays with Peanuts
Our recipes help you savor the season. Making your holidays fun and festive doesn’t mean you can’t also make them healthy! That's why we’ve asked a few of our friends to share some of their favorite peanut-powered recipes, in an all-new, absolutely free recipe book!...
Peanuts: The Better Brain Food.
What we eat has a profound impact on how our bodies function and feel, with some foods offering great benefits to different aspects of our health. When it comes to choosing the right healthy foods for your brain, peanuts and peanut butter are a nutritious option:...
Peanuts and Healthy B24 Child Development
The earliest years of a child’s life aren’t just the most magical — they can also be the most crucial when it comes to their nutrition. During what The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 calls B24 (birth through 24 months), children can gain an average of 4-6...
Heart Healthy Valentine Recipes for American Heart Month
With American Heart Month and Valentine’s Day happening at the same time, we thought this would be a great chance to share some of our favorite healthy recipes — in the form of a three course meal that’s packed with flavor, and the heart healthy nutrients of...