For many years, certain foods like peanuts have been severely squeezed due to their relatively high fat content. This may be true. However, it turns out that peanuts consist of monounsaturated fats, lower LDL fat types or "bad" cholesterol. According to a study conducted by the US Food and Drug Administration, eating 1 to 2 ounces of peanuts a week or more can help reduce the risk of heart disease by more than 25%. Since peanuts are beans, they also provide more protein than any other nut. Finally, peanuts are an excellent source of fiber (known to reduce LDL levels), vitamins E, potassium, magnesium and zinc.
Shelled peanuts sit on a white counter. (Source: AndreaAstes / iStock / Getty Images) ars, certain foods like peanuts are under severe stress due to relatively high fat content. This may be true. However, it turns out that peanuts consist of monounsaturated fats, lower LDL fat types or "bad" cholesterol. According to a study conducted by the US Food and Drug Administration, eating 1 to 2 ounces of peanuts a week or more can help reduce the risk of heart disease by more than 25%. Since peanuts are beans, they also provide more protein than any other nut. Finally, peanuts are an excellent source of fiber (known to reduce LDL levels), vitamins E, potassium, magnesium and zinc.
