Go Nuts This Tailgating Season

It's tailgating season, bring out the nuts...

This tailgating season, go nuts with America's number one snack nut. And it's healthy too. Sounds like a winning play to kick-off the tailgating season... 

The popularity of peanuts the world over makes this snack nut a favorite, accounting for over two-thirds of all nut consumption in the US alone. Classified as a legume in the same family as beans and peas, the peanut is an excellent source of protein, fiber, and unsaturated fat (for more on healthy snack options, see more information here). The world's favorite snack nut is also loaded with potent anti-oxidants crucial in protecting cells from the harmful effects of free radicals and may even play a role in preventing the risk of chronic diseases. A study from the 2007 Journal of Nutrition even suggested that peanuts may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease when consumed as part of a healthy diet. Rich in magnesium, peanuts may also play a key role in reducing strokes. Who knew so many good things could come from the peanut...

...and there's more. Peanut consumption is also believed to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes among women. And with all the benefits of peanuts, here's the best part. It tastes really good. Roasted, chocolate-coated, boiled or just plain salted, a bag of peanuts on game day makes it even more enjoyable.

Pair it with a good artisan craft beer, made with the freshest ingredients and no artificial additives, to complete the tailgating vibe. Perfect. Serious snacking can be good, if you choose the right snack. And everybody wins with peanuts. Bring on the tailgating season, and roll out the nuts...

For more on healthy snacks, visit https://nuts.com/healthy-snacks, and for more on peanuts, go to https://nuts.com/nuts/peanuts/

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