Peanuts – A Healthy Nut for a Healthy Price
December 16th, 2009 § Leave a Comment
Peanuts. Peanut Butter. Ballpark Peanuts. Peanut Butter Cookies.
Love them or hate them, peanuts are delicious, and better yet, they are VERY good for you – especially if you work out.
Peanuts are nutrient rich – 30 nutrient rich, to be somewhat exact. Fiber, magnesium, vitamin E, a great source of antioxidants, and a PHENOMENAL source of protein – 7 grams per serving – the most of any nut. Specifically in regards to the antioxidants, peanuts actually have MORE than most fruits, and as much as strawberries and blackberries. More than carrots and apples. SO – what is easily stored, not easily bruised, and lasts for a long time in comparison to fruit? You got it! Peanuts are tough to beat.
Also, for all you middle age folks who have actually considered synthetic solutions to slow their aging (from a external perspective), consider this: peanuts are a significant source of resveratrol – which lowers cardiovascular risk of disease, is a cancer resistor, and has significant anti-aging effects.
Go figure! All that benefit from a little nut that you can by for less than $3/lb – that’s about the price of chicken, but you can store it for longer, take it anywhere, and enjoy that unique, delicious taste.
Cave Cheers – to the peanut. Reconsider that food your are eating.
Cave Cook
