Peanuts News

Enjoying peanuts as part of a balanced diet can be a tasty and nutritious choice during the colder months.

The myth associated with weight loss regimes is that one has to eat boiled food and other dietary products. But in fact, one can also lose weight by eating meals that are high on calories and have healthy carbs.

The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, followed 826 participants in a clinical trial for a median of 6.5 years after they were treated with surgery and chemotherapy.

Nuts have been known to play a crucial role in protecting the heart, fighting cancer, reducing inflammation and slowing the ageing process.   

Researchers say that consuming nuts such as walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts and peanuts can be helpful in reducing weight and also decrease the chances of being obese.

With increasing awareness about super foods and their health benefits, peanut butter has now made its way to most Indian households. It is rich in proteins, energy, carbohydrates and good fat.

Researchers from Pennsylvania State University in the US recruited 15 healthy overweight and obese men for the study.

A new study has found that feeding eggs and peanuts early to children at a young age can reduce the risk of developing food allergy.

Overall, the study saw a 74 percent relative reduction in the prevalence of peanut allergy in those who consumed peanut compared to those who avoided.

The researchers conclude that afterschool programs and schools can replace energy dense, unhealthy snacks with peanuts to provide a healthier alternative for children (researchers in the study ensured students did not suffer from nut allergies).

Flipkart has tied up with Viacom 18 for the licensing of three large brands -- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Spongebob Squarepants and Peanuts -- for sellers.