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What’s the difference? Commercial vs. Natural Peanut Butter
Whether it’s used as a sandwich filling, added to protein shakes, in sauces or a delicious dessert, one thing is for certain: peanut butter is popular around the world. In fact, over 65% of all peanuts grown are eaten in the form of peanut butter, with over 700...
read moreStart Baking Healthier with Peanut Flour
Protein-rich. Low-carb. Gluten-free. These are all popular eating plans today. And peanut flour can help you achieve each of these diet goals.1, 2, 3, 4 That’s because peanut flour is: Rich in protein. Peanut flour is made from crushed peanuts that have had some of...
read moreWhat’s the Latest in Peanut Allergy Research?
The last few years have been an exciting time for peanut allergy researchers. They’ve learned a lot about how to prevent peanut allergy in babies1—and in response, doctors have updated their advice to new parents.1, 2 Meanwhile, scientists are moving closer to an...
read more5 Reasons to Cook with Peanut Oil
Here’s a rule of thumb for the kitchen: Whenever possible, replace fats that are solid at room temperature (such as butter and shortening) with ones that are liquid (such as various oils from plants).1, 2 Oils, in general, are healthier for your heart1, 2 —and peanut...
read more6 Ways to Add More Peanuts to Your Diet (Your Body Will Thank You!)
How much do Americans love peanuts? Enough for every man, woman, and child to enjoy seven pounds of peanuts per year, based on the number of peanuts in the U.S. food supply.1 Maybe you crave the simple comfort of a PB&J sandwich, the energy boost of trail mix2, the...
read moreNo Way! 6 Under-the-Radar Benefits of Peanuts
It’s no secret that peanuts are one of the tastiest, most convenient snacks around. You may also have heard that they’re great for your heart and blood vessels.1, 2 But what you might not realize is that peanuts have a host of other health benefits, as well.3 Here are...
read more6 Ways Peanuts Can Help Your Heart
If you ♥ 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...
read morePeanuts: The Earth’s Favorite Food
You want the foods you eat to be delicious and nutritious—and peanuts get an A+ in both those categories.1 But in a recent survey, half of Americans said it’s also at least somewhat important to them that their food be produced in a sustainable way.2 Well, peanuts ace...
read moreThe Peanuts Institute Welcomes Research Director Dr. Samara Sterling to its Team
The Peanut Institute is excited to welcome its new research director to the team. Samara Sterling, Ph.D., joins the organization with specialties in nutrition science, clinical leadership and expertise in the use of plant-based nutrition for the prevention and...
read moreYep, Some Fats Are Good for You (Like the Ones in Peanuts!)
Not so long ago, it was widely believed that fat in foods was bad for you. Period. But over time, more research has shed additional light on this topic. Today, health experts say some types of fat are good for you when eaten in sensible amounts.1, 2 And it turns out...
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