The beneficial role of peanuts in the diet – an update and rethink! Peanuts and their role in CHD
Jennette Higgs
(Jennette Higgs is Consultant Nutritionist and Media Specialist for the American Peanut Council, Towcester, UK and Freelance Public Health Nutritionist and Accredited Sports Dietitian.)
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Abstract
This paper summarises recent evidence and consider a more constructive positioning for peanuts and peanut butter within the UK diet. It also briefly discusses the protective role that peanuts may have against certain diseases. The beneficial effects of peanuts in the prevention of coronary heart disease are discussed in detail.
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Citation
Higgs, J. (2002), "The beneficial role of peanuts in the diet – an update and rethink! Peanuts and their role in CHD", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 32 No. 6, pp. 214-218. https://doi.org/10.1108/00346650210454190
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:MCB UP Ltd
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