Peanut-enriched Group Lost Weight Despite Extra 400 Calories Per Day Show , /PRNewswire/ -- A recent study from the University of South Australia found daily consumption of lightly salted peanuts twice a day before meals led to weight loss, lowered blood pressure and improved fasting glucose levels [1]. The findings were recently published online in the peer-reviewed journal Nutrients and shared by The Peanut Institute. A recent study from the University of South Australia found daily consumption of lightly salted peanuts twice a day before meals led to weight loss, lowered blood pressure and improved fasting glucose levels.The two-arm, parallel randomized controlled trial was conducted from January to December 2021 and led by two professors from the University of South Australia. Dr. Jennifer Keogh, associate professor of dietetics and nutrition, and Dr. Peter Clifton, professor of nutrition, were the principal investigators. Dr. Kristina Petersen, assistant research professor in the department of nutritional sciences at Texas Tech University, was a collaborator. "Our study found that peanuts, which are high in healthy unsaturated fats, can actually aid weight loss," said Dr. Petersen. "Peanuts are often avoided when people are trying to lose weight because they believe peanuts contain too many calories. However, peanuts actually have a high satiety value so that means they keep you feeling fuller longer and that can be really helpful for those on a weight loss diet." The study included two groups of Australian adults who were at moderate or high risk for type 2 diabetes. Both groups received weight loss education. The control group of 50 adults was instructed to avoid eating any nuts or nut butter. The peanut-enriched group of 57 adults consumed 35 grams of lightly salted, dry-roasted peanuts twice a day 30 minutes before meals. After six months, researchers found:
Peanuts Deliver Satiety In the University of South Australia research, the peanut-enriched group was getting approximately an extra 15 grams of protein just from their consumption of peanuts. Peanuts Lower Blood Pressure
Peanuts Stabilize Blood Sugar "Peanuts are nutrient dense and illustrate the concept of food as medicine," said Dr. Samara Sterling, research director for The Peanut Institute. "When you eat peanuts and peanut butter, you're ingesting three macronutrients – protein, fiber and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats – and 19 micronutrients. Regularly choosing foods that contribute to your overall health is a positive action that can deliver life-long benefits." For more information on peanuts and peanut butter and their impact on health, visit peanutinstitute.com or follow The Peanut Institute on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Based in Albany, Ga., The Peanut Institute is a non-profit organization supporting nutrition research and developing educational programs to encourage healthful lifestyles that include peanuts and peanut products. The Peanut Institute pursues its mission through research programs, educational initiatives and the promotion of healthful lifestyles to consumers of all ages. As an independent forum, The Peanut Institute is uniquely positioned to work with all segments of the food industry, the research community, academia, consumer organizations and governmental institutions. Source: SOURCE The Peanut Institute Is peanut butter good for high BP?One of the main fats in peanut butter is oleic acid. When substituted for other fats in your diet, oleic acid is shown to help maintain good cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure. Managing these levels in your body can lower the risk of heart disease.
Do Peanuts raise or lower blood pressure?Peanuts contain one of the highest levels of arginine, an amino acid that helps to dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure. Peanuts are an excellent source of magnesium, a mineral known to help regulate blood pressure.
What foods bring down blood pressure right away?What can I eat to lower my blood pressure immediately? While there's no miracle food that can lower blood pressure immediately, consuming a diet rich in vegetables, fruit, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and fish (and low in red meat, salt, and added sugars) may help lower blood pressure over time.
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