The 2010 U.S. Dietary Guidelines say to add more plant-based protein  to our diets. Peanuts and peanut butter provide more protein than any other nut (about 7-8 grams of protein per one ounce serving).

Peanuts are also nutrient dense and provide a balance of nutrients including fiber, potassium, folate, vitamin E, thiamin, magnesium, and healthy fats.

In addition, cooking with peanut oil and/or peanut flour can add a nutritious punch to your foods. For more information on peanut nutrition, visit The Peanut Institute at: www.peanut-institute.org.
 
For recipes on incorporating peanuts into your menu's, visit APC's Recipe Library. Recipes provided by the American Peanut Council.

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2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have jointly published the Dietary Guidelines every 5 years since 1980. HHS’s Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion and Agricultural Research Service coordinate the development of the Dietary Guidelines.

Health & Nutrition

Peanuts are a versatile source of nutrition. Considerable research is now underway to provide information on the role peanuts can play in a healthy diet.

USDA Nutrient Database

The Nutrient Data Laboratory (NDL) has the responsibility to develop USDA's National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, the foundation of most food and nutrition databases in the US, used in food policy, research and nutrition monitoring. Our database products are available to the public and scientific community.

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