8 Reasons To Eat Peanuts

1. Peanuts are the most sustainable nut. They require less water, need no fertilizer, and enhance the nitrogen value of the soil.
2. One ounce of peanuts has 8 grams of plant-based protein.
3. Peanuts are high in polyunsaturated fats.
4. Two tablespoons of peanuts cost $0.15.
5. Eating peanuts makes you feel fuller longer because they delay stomach emptying.
6. Chewing peanuts takes effort, slows down eating, and our inability to breakdown the entire nut means less calories are absorbed
7. Peanuts have a low glycemic index that helps to manage blood sugar.
8. Peanuts taste good. 

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