185: Research Update: Peanuts & The Power of Prevention – Dr. Samara Sterling

<h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fight Diabetes, Heart Disease & More with Peanuts</span></h2> <p>People have enjoyed the delicious crunch of peanuts throughout history, and today, research surrounding peanut nutrition continues to point to its health benefits.</p> <p>Tune into this podcast episode with guest Dr. Samara Sterling, a nutrition scientist and the Research Director for The Peanut Institute with expertise in the use of plant-based nutrition for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases.  </p> <p>In the episode we discuss:</p> <ul> <li>the latest research on peanuts/peanut butter consumption and diabetes/cardiovascular disease</li> <li>what nutrients and components in peanuts and peanut products are beneficial to health and why</li> <li>the role of plant sterols, bioactives, protein, amino acids, fiber and fat in peanuts/peanut products</li> <li>practical and fun tips and ideas for incorporating peanuts and peanut products into your diet</li> <li>facts about the added sugar and fats in peanut butter</li> <li>how peanuts/peanut butter fit into the plant-based eating trend</li> <li>the role of peanuts in cognition/mental health</li> <li>facts about peanut farming and sustainability</li> </ul> <p>This episode is sponsored by the family farmers of the Georgia Peanut Commission.</p> <p>Full shownotes and resources at: www.SoundBitesRD.com/185</p>