Peanuts to make festive comeback
As the price of food continues to rise, a traditional healthy snack is set to make a comeback this Christmas, it has emerged.
Peanuts, which have recently been overshadowed by expensive alternatives, are set to be a holiday favourite once again with cautious consumers.
Dr Andrew Craig, health education consultant for the American Peanut Council, said research showed that nuts offer a number of health benefits.
"The more exotic nuts may be great, but they are expensive, whereas peanuts offer all the health benefits at an affordable everyday price," he said.
The Journal of Nutrition recently said that eating a portion of nuts daily could reduce risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and gallbladder disease as well as improving dietary health.
Dr Janet King, Professor Emeritus of Nutrition at the University of California and co-chair of the International Nuts Symposium, said in the journal that nuts are an excellent source of protective phytochemicals.
She said that replacing carbohydrates filled snacks with nuts could have a positive impact on nutrient density and risk of chronic disease.
Peanuts are a good source of fibre and monounsaturated fats, are high in protein and cholesterol-free and also provide potassium, Vitamin E and niacin.
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