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Should I Avoid Eating Peanuts?
Are peanuts a diabetes-friendly food? Get the facts here.
Serving size: 1 oz (28 g)
Carbs: 5 g
Calories: 161
Glycemic index: 7, low
Glycemic load: 0, low
“Buy me some peanuts and cracker jacks...” goes the old song, and although cracker jacks are a different story, you might be surprised to learn that peanuts are actually low in carbs, high in protein, vitamin E and potassium. Steer clear of salted or sweetened versions, though (you heard us right, honey roasted) — peanuts’ health benefits are quickly canceled out when they’re coupled with unhealthy additives and toppings. The same goes for peanut butter, which can contain so much added sugar (up to 27 g per cup!) that it’s, well, nuts.
Quick tip: Go for peanuts and peanut butter in their pure form: unsalted and unsweetened.
Published on January 16, 2015.
— by Katie Lewin and Katherine Solem
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