6 Reasons You Sould Be Eating Peanuts

By Emily Dingmann Peanuts are often left out of the 'healthy nut' snacks and while yes, they are technically a legume, there are many reasons why you should be eating peanuts and peanut butter. Can Lower Cholesterol and More Source: cnn.com Even though peanuts are energy-dense (high in calories and fat) major studies show that peanuts and peanut butter can lower cholesterol, triglycerides without causing weight gain. Peanuts Help Control Blood Sugar Source: peanut-institute.org I was really excited about this study. The research shows that eating peanut butter or peanuts for breakfast can help control blood sugar levels throughout the day, even after eating a high carbohydrate lunch! That is a sign to add peanuts or peanut butter to your breakfast! Leaner Bodies Source: peanut-institute.org Peanuts and Peanut Butter Eaters have leaner bodies even though they consume more calories. Riddle me that! Good Fats Source: prevention.com Peanuts can help you lose weight, and are packed with nutrition and good fat - this resource will help you find the right peanut or peanut butter. Boosts Memory Power Source: health.wikinut.com Peanuts are brain food! According to this article, the Vitamin B3 found in peanuts offers many health benefits including improved brain functioning and boosted memory power. Protective Nutrients Source: peanut-institute.org Cracking open a peanut shell reveals an edible package of naturally protective nutrients. Peanuts provide unique bioactive components that act as antioxidants and have been shown to be disease preventative. ______________________ How to Make Homemade Organic Peanut Butter By eHow Contributor If you're having a hard time finding peanut butter that doesn't contain high-fructose corn syrup, low-quality vegetable oils and a long list of preservatives, you can make your own organic peanut butter with nothing more than a good food processor. The final product may not be as creamy as the store-bought stuff, but it will have a richer, less-sugary taste. Things You'll Need 1 pound (16 oz.) organic Spanish peanuts 1 tsp. sea salt 1 1/2 tsp. organic honey 1 1/2 tsp. of peanut or other organic vegetable oil (optional) Food processor Food spatula Instructions 1 Remove the skins from the peanuts if you wish. Including the skins isn't necessarily a bad thing — a lot of people believe this adds a great flavor. However, they can be removed. Place the peanuts inside a colander or pasta strainer. Swish the peanuts around and the skins should come loose. If you rinse the nuts, pat them dry. 2 Place the peanuts, salt and honey into the bowl of the food processor. Sponsored Links Partnersuche ab 30 Immer noch allein? Lernen Sie jetzt Singles in Ihrer Nähe kennen! heartbooker.de/Singles 3 Run the food processor for one minute. Scrape the sides with a spatula to get the mixture back into the bottom of the bowl. 4 If you want a smoother peanut butter, steadily add the oil as you process the mixture for another few minutes. Note that the peanuts will release their own oil as they are ground up. Most natural, organic brands of peanut butter do not contain additional oils, but you can add a bit of organic vegetable oil if you like. 5 Pour the peanut butter into an airtight container. An 8-ounce mason jar works really well. Store the peanut butter in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to two months. Read more : http://www.ehow.com/how_4768368_homemade-organic-peanut-butter.html ____________________ How to Make Peanut Butter at Home By Carlye Jones Making your own delicious peanut butter, whether you prefer creamy or chunky, is very simple. Not only does homemade peanut butter have a fresher, richer taste, it's also healthier. By making your own peanut butter, you can control the amount of salt and oil as well as the type of oil. You can also avoid many of the preservatives and fillers that are often added to peanut butter. The process is also quick and simple; it's easy to whip up a batch of peanut butter whenever you want. Things You'll Need 1 cup roasted peanuts 1 teaspoon oil Food processor Salt to taste (optional) Airtight container Instructions 1 Place peanuts in food processor. Grind a short time on medium speed until they are in small pieces; this should take about 30 seconds, but will vary depending on the type and speed of the food processor. 2 Add oil and a pinch of salt to taste. 3 Grind peanuts, oil and salt together on medium speed until the mixture forms a paste. This will take about 90 seconds. 4 Check the consistency. Grind a short time for chunky peanut butter, longer for smooth peanut butter. Add more oil if your peanut butter is too thick. If it is too chunky, keep grinding, checking every 45 seconds or so, until the peanut butter reaches the desired consistency. 5 Spoon the peanut butter into a clean, airtight container. Choose a container that you can fill as full as possible, leaving little room for air to dry out the peanut butter. Read more : http://www.ehow.com/how_5435653_make-peanut-butter-home.html