Each
one ounce serving of peanuts contains 8 grams of protein. Protein
plays an important role in building muscle and new cells in
the body.
Cholesterol Free
All peanuts are naturally
cholesterol free. Dietary cholesterol is only found from animal
sources. Peanuts are actually not nuts at all - they are legumes
(part of the pea, bean and lentil family).
High
Source of Fiber in the Diet
Peanuts
are a High Source of Fiber in the Diet
- although more studies are necessary, it is believed this may
help prevent some forms of cancer. Also fiber is valuable in
the body's waste elimination process.
High Levels of Folic Acid
Folic Acid, also called Folate,
is an important B Vitamin. One serving of peanuts contains 34%
of the recommended daily allowance for this vitamin. This vitamin
is extremely important in the diet of women of childbearing
age. The presence of folic acid may prevent 50% - 80% of some
nervous system birth defects.
Rich in Vitamin
E
A serving
of peanuts contains one-fourth of your daily needs for this
cancer and age-fighting vitamin. Good source of many hard to
get minerals such as Magnesium,
Copper and Phosphorous.
Below are the nutrition facts for salted
in the shell peanuts.
"Nuts &
Nutrition" - The role of a complex food in the
diet. This booklet
summarizes a conference sponsored by USDA, American Dietetic
Assoc.,
American Heart Assoc., and University of California - Davis.
Its findings
show that nuts, including peanuts may play an important role
in decreasing
risk factors for heart diseases and other chronic illness. http://www.aboutpeanuts.com/booknut.html
