Today is NATIONAL PEANUT DAY so here’s your chance to incorporate some of this healthy food into your diet!
People all over the world consume peanuts on an everyday basis whether it is popping these nuts in as a snack or adding them for a tangy taste in stir fry.
Here are some nutritious fun facts about this tasty nut:
- Peanuts have almost zero cholesterol! That’s just one of many reasons why peanuts are such a popular ingredient, snack and super-food!
- Peanuts actually grow underground, as opposed to nuts like walnuts, almonds, etc.
- In the U.S., peanuts and peanut butter are the most popular nut choice and comprise 67% of all nut consumption.
- Peanuts and peanut butter are whole foods that pack a lot of nutrition into just one serving.
- Peanuts fall into four basic types: Runner, Virginia, Spanish and Valencia. Each of these peanuts is distinctive in size and flavor.
- Peanuts can give you a boost of energy and keep you full longer.
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