Peanuts and Heart Health

Nutrition research is revealing surprising insights about peanuts. The nuts contain nutrients and compounds that benefit the heart, one of which is resveratrol, an antioxidant that is found in red wine and thought to support cardiovascular health.

Peanuts contain antioxidant polyphenols, beta sitosterol, and flavonoids and are a good source of monounsaturated fat, the type of fat that is part and parcel of the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet. Learn more about peanuts and heart health.

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