Eat Peanuts Daily:: One Small Change, Many Health Benefits
Eat Peanuts Daily:: One Small Change, Many Health Benefits
Eat Peanuts Daily:: One Small Change, Many Health Benefits
One small change can have a significant outcome on disease risk. Epidemiological studies have shown that consuming about an ounce of peanuts or half a serving of peanut butter every day can cut heart disease risk by up to half and decrease diabetes risk by a quarter (1,2,3). One emerging hypothesis for this association is the influence that nut consumption has on inflammation in our bodies. For example, as we gain weight or eat certain inflammatory foods inflammation can occur and lead to the development of disease. Inflammation is now believed to be a major underlying cause of many chronic diseases, including heart disease and diabetes, and studies are showing that consumption of certain foods including nuts such as peanuts may reduce inflammation and decrease markers of inflammation, such as C-reactive protein (4,5). Other studies suggest that many of the unique nutrients in peanuts, including unsaturated fats, fiber, antioxidants, arginine and magnesium, play a role in the disease prevention process individually and collectively (6). These are powerful health effects that can result by simply adding a handful of peanuts (about an ounce) to your day.
*monounsaturated fatty acid ** polyunsaturated fatty acid Good Source (10%-19%+ RDA) Excellent Source (20%+ RDA)
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Is a Calorie a Calorie?
When it comes to nourishing our bodies, all calories are not equal. Compared to pretzels and jelly beans with the same calories, one serving of peanuts provides 1.5 times and almost 7 times as much protein, has almost 2 times as much fiber, with less total carbohydrate. Although the fat content is higher it is predominately monounsaturated fat, which is a heart healthy fat recommended to improve blood lipids in moderation as part of a healthy diet.
RECIPE
Peanut Antioxidant Trail Mix Ingredients
Peanuts, Raw, Redskin Sea Salt Peanut Oil Crushed Red Pepper Dark Chocolate Chips Dried Blueberries 1 cup 1 Tbs. as needed 1 Tbs. cup cup
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