Eat Boiled Nuts - They're Better For You!
>> March 14, 2008
Boiled Peanuts Pack Big Antioxidant Punch
ScienceDaily (2007-11-01) -- Boiled peanuts, a regional treat from the southern United States, may be as healthy as they are delicious. Scientists report that boiling these legumes imbues them with more antioxidants than roasted peanuts or peanut butter. ... > read full article
That's right! If you're a nut-lover, you can get more bang for your buck by eating boiled peanuts, a Southern specialty.
Studies have shown that peanuts contain powerful antioxidants called isoflavones which may reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes and coronary heart diseases. And now researchers , who included graduate student Yvonne Chukwumah and Lloyd Walker, PhD, of Alabama A&M University, found that the boiled peanuts have up to four times the disease-fighting phyto-chemicals of their raw or roasted counterparts.
Apparently when whole peanuts are boiled in water, the kernels may absorb antioxidants from the shell. Heat may also help release these powerful compounds.
If you don't live in the South, where boiled nuts are traditionally sold, try making your own. Visit http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/BoiledPeanutsHistory.htm, to learn how.
5 comments:
hmmmmm.....I don't know about boiled peanuts. I think I may have to stick to my good old salty nuts,lol!
Yeah, Babyyyyy! I like to buy them from the stands on the side of the roads! My mouth is watering.
When it comes to peanuts, my first choice is roasted, boiled comes next. But after reading this post, I'll make boiled my first choice 'coz antioxidants are important to our health.
I am a nut freak and will have to try this!
This is good to know. Great post! Our son-in-law really likes boiled peanuts. I'll have to remember to tell him this.
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