Peanuts are actually legumes, not nuts! This popular snack food is loaded with protein and other healthy nutrients including mono and polyunsaturated fats associated with improved heart health. Recent studies show eating peanuts regularly can help reduce the risk of gallstones, and their copper content may reduce the risk of some neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.

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