Peanuts Are Loaded With Anti-oxidants
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Peanuts Packed with Antioxidants
Summary
Recent research from the University of Florida highlights peanuts as a strong contender in the antioxidant arena, comparable to many fruits. Besides offering a wide range of beneficial antioxidants, peanuts also contain healthy fats.Article
Peanuts are making headlines for their impressive antioxidant content, rivaling that of many fruits, according to researchers at the University of Florida. Not only are peanuts rich in antioxidants, but they also provide healthy fats.
"When it comes to antioxidant content, peanuts are right up there with strawberries," says Steve Talcott, assistant professor of food science and human nutrition at the University of Florida. "We were surprised to find that they're as rich in antioxidants as many fruits."
The study investigated various peanut types and their capacity to combat free radicals?"harmful agents in the body that can lead to heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers.
Antioxidants gained popularity as a powerful defense against cancer, prompting many to increase their intake of fruits high in vitamins A, C, and E, known for their antioxidant properties.
Remarkably, peanuts are a good source of Vitamin E. University of Florida researchers found that peanuts have high levels of polyphenols, which increase by 22% when roasted, matching the antioxidant levels of blackberries and strawberries. Surprisingly, roasted peanuts surpass apples, carrots, and beets in antioxidant content.
"If you compare peanuts to other foods known for their antioxidants, mostly fruits and berries, peanuts are somewhere in the middle," Talcott notes. "They aren’t quite at the top alongside pomegranates, but they do rival other antioxidant-rich foods."
Kristen Ciuba, a nutritionist at the Peanut Institute, points out, "Previous studies have shown that peanuts and peanut butter can lower cholesterol, aid weight loss, and prevent type 2 diabetes."
Gorbet, a co-author of the study, adds, "The key question is whether there will be demand. People haven't yet sought peanuts for antioxidants, but that might change."
However, not everyone is ready to label peanuts as a superfood. Dr. Mercola, author of the "Total Health Program," warns about increasing peanut consumption.
He points out that peanuts are high in Omega-6 fats, which can imbalance the Omega 3:6 ratio, and they may contain aflatoxin, a carcinogenic mold, as well as pesticides?"factors that could pose health risks.
Dr. Mercola advises consuming organic peanut butter, removing excess oil to reduce Omega-6 content, and even adding Brewer's yeast for a healthier alternative.
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