I bet that Zendaya likes peanuts too. In this video she appears to like Peanut Butter Balls.
There are many reasons to eat peanuts. They are nutritious, minimally processed-whole food, quick and easy, inexpensive, and delicious.
1. Nutritious
Peanuts are rich in protein, fat, and fiber. A ¼ cup serving of raw peanuts contains:
Calories: 214
Protein: 9 grams
Fat: 18 grams
Carbohydrates: 8 grams
Protein: 9 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Sugar: 2 gram WebMD
Peanuts are a good source of plant-based protein. HealthLine And foods with a lot of protein can help you feel full with fewer calories. WebMD
A 1/2 cup serving peanuts has almost as much protein (18 grams) as a Beyond Meat patty which has 20 grams of protein.
While peanuts have quite a bit of fat, most of the fats are known as “good fats.” These kinds of fats actually help lower your cholesterol levels which helps prevent heart disease. WebMD
Peanuts are low in carbohydrates. In fact, the carb content is only 13–16% of the total weight. HealthLine They have similar carbs as compared to 1/4 cup of Almonds which have 8 grams and 1/4 cup of Pistachios which have 8.5 grams.
The skins of peanuts are also healthy! Peanut skins have antioxidants. In fact roasted peanuts with skins have more antioxidants than blueberries. Peanut Institute
Nuts protect against the diseases of aging. People who eat nuts or peanut butter five or more times a week reduce their risk of heart disease and diabetes by more than 20%. World Wide Running
What about salt? Some salted peanuts are considered a low-sodium food! According to the FDA, foods containing less than 140 mg of sodium per serving are considered a "low-sodium food". Peanut Institute
Planters Dry Roasted Salted Peanuts have 150 mg sodium per serving, and Planters Dry Roasted Lightly Salted Peanuts have 75 mg sodium per serving. Not bad considering they taste so salty.
As a reminder, one slice of white bread has 147 mg of sodium and one serving of Boars Head Turkey has 360 mg.
2. Minimally Processed-Whole Food
Peanuts are easy to bring with you to work or while hiking.
Peanuts are also lower in cost as compared to other protein sources.
5. Delicious
My favorite type of peanut is Lightly Salted Dry Roasted. Raw Peanuts taste sweater and the texture is a little softer.
I recently bought Raw Peanuts and roasted them in the oven. They were awesome! I added salt and left the skins on for the health benefits.
In addition to eating peanuts as a snack they can also be added to trail mix, oatmeal or pancakes.
If you are looking for some dinner ideas the Quinoa Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Peanut Sauce and the Easy Thai Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps are both excellent!
I have not cooked West African Peanut Soup yet, but looking forward to trying it.
While peanuts are delicious, be careful of overeating. A serving size of peanuts is only a palm full of peanuts or a “ping-pong ball size” serving of peanut butter. Peanut Institute
As a reminder, one slice of white bread has 147 mg of sodium and one serving of Boars Head Turkey has 360 mg.
2. Minimally Processed-Whole Food
Peanuts are considered Minimally Processed and a Whole Food. NYC Health
Whole foods are foods that are as little processed or refined as possible and have no additives such as preservatives or artificial ingredients, such as food coloring, added to the food. North Lakes Community Clinic
Other nutritious snacks such as Kind Bars and Beef Jerky are not considered Whole Foods.
Even though Kind Bars have grains, nuts, and dried fruit they are still more processed than nuts and or a piece of fruit. Kind Bars have sugars, chicory root fiber and soy protein isolate added to them. Even though one serving of peanuts has the same amount of protein as a Kind Plus Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Bar the two aren't exactly equal. Some of the protein in the Bar comes from soy protein isolate, a highly processed ingredient. Consumer Report Eat This Not That
Whole foods are foods that are as little processed or refined as possible and have no additives such as preservatives or artificial ingredients, such as food coloring, added to the food. North Lakes Community Clinic
Other nutritious snacks such as Kind Bars and Beef Jerky are not considered Whole Foods.
Even though Kind Bars have grains, nuts, and dried fruit they are still more processed than nuts and or a piece of fruit. Kind Bars have sugars, chicory root fiber and soy protein isolate added to them. Even though one serving of peanuts has the same amount of protein as a Kind Plus Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Bar the two aren't exactly equal. Some of the protein in the Bar comes from soy protein isolate, a highly processed ingredient. Consumer Report Eat This Not That
Beef Jerky is also a nutritious snack but it should be consumed in moderation. Beef Jerky is highly processed and has the same health risks as eating processed meats. HealthLine
3. Quick and Easy
Peanuts are ready to eat directly from the container.
3. Quick and Easy
Peanuts are ready to eat directly from the container.
They don't need to be washed, cooked, peeled or defrosted. They can be eaten as a snack or added to an evening meal.
Peanuts are easy to bring with you to work or while hiking.
4. Inexpensive
Peanuts are lower in cost compared to other nuts because they are easier to grow.
Peanuts are lower in cost compared to other nuts because they are easier to grow.
Peanuts are also lower in cost as compared to other protein sources.
5. Delicious
My favorite type of peanut is Lightly Salted Dry Roasted. Raw Peanuts taste sweater and the texture is a little softer.
I recently bought Raw Peanuts and roasted them in the oven. They were awesome! I added salt and left the skins on for the health benefits.
In addition to eating peanuts as a snack they can also be added to trail mix, oatmeal or pancakes.
If you are looking for some dinner ideas the Quinoa Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Peanut Sauce and the Easy Thai Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps are both excellent!
I have not cooked West African Peanut Soup yet, but looking forward to trying it.
While peanuts are delicious, be careful of overeating. A serving size of peanuts is only a palm full of peanuts or a “ping-pong ball size” serving of peanut butter. Peanut Institute
