Raw Peanuts? - Diet & Nutrition Message Board

twiceblessed · 02-07-2007, 05:21 PM

I looooove raw peanuts. I love roasted peanuts too, but something about the fresh "green" taste of raw peanuts I crave.

Can anyone tell me the good, bad and ugly of nutritional value of these?

Thanks

PinstripedBabe · 02-07-2007, 05:55 PM

peanuts and peanut butter are my move favorite foods in the whooooooooooooooooole wide world

. Raw peanuts are excellent for you. They contain the healthy fats that are amazing for your heart and have a decent amount of protein too. I always find that peanuts and pb keep me satisfied longer than any other foods. Also, its good that you eat raw peanuts because ive heard that roasted nuts can cause cancer. not sure why so dont take my word for it but yea, raw peanuts are all good to me.

twiceblessed · 02-08-2007, 06:24 AM

Thank you! I too find they are one of the only things that "stick" with me for any period of time, which is probably why I am so hooked on them!

I appreciate your feedback.

AmandaH · 02-08-2007, 07:11 AM

Peanut butter is my favorite food!!

I found some nutritional info for raw peanuts online:

1/4 c has ~ 200 cal, 18 g fat, 3 g fiber