Yes! There are fatty foods that are good for you. There are not many, but thankfully, peanuts are one of those. Now, I know peanut butter has been in the news lately because of a salmonella outbreak. Most of the contaminated peanut butter has been taken off the market which gives us some piece of mind when we go groceries shopping, but if you don’t feel comfortable buying peanut butter yet, why not try raw peanuts, or roasted and salted peanuts?
Roasted and salted peanuts make a great snack any time of day. A 1 oz serving contains 180 calories, 15 grams of fat and an impressive 9 grams of protein!
5 Reasons to Eat Peanuts
- Peanuts lower your bad cholesterol (LDL)
- Peanuts raise your good cholesterol (HDL)
- One small serving contains 9 grams of protein.
- Peanuts reduce the risk of heart disease.
- Peanuts contain high amount of antioxidants.
Do you need any other reason? Peanuts taste good, and studies suggest that spite their high fat content they are unlikely to cause weight gain because peanuts make you feel full fast. Oh, and they are very inexpensive too!
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