* FDR: Health Benefits Of Peanuts *

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Posted: 14 years ago
A food high in protein, monosaturated fat, and the antioxidant reservratrol, the peanut is showing itself to be able protector of the human heart and blood vessels.

In one research study, subjects who consumed a diet that emphasized peanuts, for one month demonstrated that their risk of heart disease dropped by around 21 percent compared to those people who did not consume peanuts.

In second research study, sunjects were given two or three servings of peanuts for one month, also found reductions in the bad LDL cholesterol.

Triglycerides, which are another risk factor for heart disease, also dropped.

One-third cup of shelled peanuts contains 280 calories, 24 grams of fat, and 11 grams of protein.

This article is for information only.

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