Peanuts?? are they good for you?

Question

are peanuts good for you?

Answer 1

NO!!! They clog the digestive system as well as most people have peanut allergies. Get yourself allergy tested before yo get "gung ho" on peanuts...Such an allergen...You know if you want good monounsaturated oils, how about olive oil instead in your cooking???

Answer 2

Peanuts are rich in oil and protein.  If you are already overweight then they are not good for you but if you want to increase your weight then they will certainly help you. But donot eat too much as the oil contents will increase the cholesterol level. In a moderate quantity you may enjoy peanuts.

Answer 3

i agree in moderation. but they do have protein that your body needs.

Answer 4

No.

Doesn't agree with me.

It might be good for other people.

Answer 5

Yes!!!

Answer 6

yeah..eat no more than a palmful a day though to earn its benifits.

Answer 7

the are good for protein but are many fats and carbs

Answer 8

Yes unless your allergic to them. lol. There are so many good dishes you can make with pb.

Answer 9

Unless you're allergic, yes.  But they are high in fat, so do consume in moderation.

Answer 10

Good for You: Peanuts and Peanut Butter

Posted Tue, Jun 26, 2007, 6:09 pm PDT

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As you fly the friendly skies this summer or head to the ballpark, you may want to say "Yes!" to peanuts. Recent research has not only shown that peanuts and peanut butter are good for us, but has also credited these popular foods with reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

In fact, researchers recently found that people who were able to include most types of nuts into their diets two or more times per week had a significantly lower risk of gaining weight compared to those who never or rarely ate nuts. Beware of Brazil nuts, however, which are a significant source of saturated fat and may not have the same benefits.

Why nuts? Well, first of all, they're high in unsaturated fat, fiber, and protein, all of which help to make you feel fuller longer. In fact, they will leave you feeling more satisfied than a rice cake will, or a helping of popcorn or any other high-carbohydrate, low-fat, low-protein food.

And, if you're a peanut-butter lover, consuming five or more servings of peanut butter each week (equivalent to five ounces of peanuts) may confer benefits to your health similar to those of eating the peanuts whole — and could also help lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Before you decide to switch to a peanut diet, however, remember that nuts and peanut butter are very dense in calories, thus making portion control a must. The serving size for peanut butter is two tablespoons, and the serving size for peanuts is about one ounce. The following portion-control tips can help you gauge your intake:

Measure out individual serving sizes of peanuts and place single portions into Ziploc® bags for on-the-go snacks.

Use a real tablespoon measure to determine portion sizes of peanut butter.

Eat your peanuts in conjunction with a low-calorie filler such as carrot sticks or as part of a salad.

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Also you will have to take into account the salt content, it may be better to have unsalted!

Answer 11

peanuts are actually not a nut, they are a legume.  they are harder for your body to digest.

i personally am a fan of moderation.  indulge yourself if you like, but get plenty of the fantastic benefits of nuts from ones like almonds.  they are wonderful for you!

Answer 12

As most things in moderation

Answer 13

Yep! I especially like Snoopy....the cartoon would be more amusing with a cat though...lol

Answer 14

I like them crushed into this amazing buttery goodness with some good preserves (blueberry is good) and fresh baked bread. And yes, peanuts in most forms (not overly processed) are good for you, in moderation of course

Answer 15

yes, unless u eat too much of them.