The Humble Peanut Has History As Essential Food
Today, we often associate the peanut with baseball and other events, so much so that the crackle of shells beneath a fan's feet has become part of the soundtrack to recreational lives. The first blush of peanut love in the U.S. came in the 1860s, with the onset of the Civil War when hungry soldiers on both sides turned to peanuts for food and survival.
Although peanuts kept hungry seafarers alive on the open seas for centuries, no one really knew just how nutritious they were until modern technology unlocked secrets behind their longevity and popularity. A Harvard University study, for example, found that eating peanut butter and peanuts every day cuts the risk of type 2 diabetes by 21 and 27 percent, respectively.
Other studies show that diets high in the monounsaturated (MUNA) fat found in peanuts reduces the risk of heart disease significantly, even more than a low-fat diet, according to the Peanut Institute, a non-profit organization that supports nutritional research. The Peanut Institute also notes that peanuts and peanut products contain the phytosterol beta-sitosterol (SIT), which has a role in inhibiting cancer growth and protecting against heart disease. In addition, the little powerhouses include vitamin E, folate, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and fiber, all in a portable container.
During National Peanut Month in March, Fisher Nuts is glad to celebrate a venerable staple and snack food that is popular around the globe.
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