From the BBC: BBC NEWS Health Peanuts rich in 'good chemicals':
"A University of Florida team says peanuts are rich in antioxidants which protect cells from damage linked to heart disease and cancer. Peanuts also contain high levels of protein and 'good' monounsaturated fat."Interestingly, the anti-oxidant properties are increased by roasting.
Lead author Steve Talcott:
"Compared to foods long-considered rich in antioxidants, mostly fruits and berries, peanuts come out somewhere in the middle. "They're no match for the foods at the top of the scale, such as pomegranate, but they do rival other foods that people eat just for their antioxidant content."George W. Carver would be so proud!
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