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   deepthought
   Member

   I´m wondering... Might have heard the answer om my question before, but I must've forgot. Peanuts are usually not considered "good" food in PB/Paleo/LCHF- diets.
   Why is that?

   Posted 10 months ago #
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   marci
   Member

   Contrary to what their name implies, peanuts are not true nuts but a member of a family of legumes related to peas, lentils, chickpeas and other beans- which is something we try to avoid (too many carbs!)
   Also many folks are allergic to them. A peanut allergy is nearly always an allergy to the mold aflatoxin-as the name implies, a toxin from mold. With so many other wonderful nuts & seeds to choose from you won't miss peanuts. Almonds,walnuts & macadamias are on the lower end of the carb scale.

   Posted 10 months ago #
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   deepthought
   Member

   Thanks Marci!
   Peanuts were my favourite, before I started turning "Grokish". But now i´m trying to adjust, and it is working pretty well. But I still like them the best.

   Posted 10 months ago #
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   marci
   Member

   DT- all is not lost! I forgot to mention wild jungle peanuts (they are an heirloom variety). You can find them online or in a few health food stores. They are amazing - but they taste a bit different from what you may be used to. Here's the lowdown from Wilderness Family Naturals.com:
   They contain 26% protein, higher than any other nut. Over 40% of the oils contained in this ancient peanut are oleic acid (the main fatty acid in olive oil). These ancient peanuts also contain 13% of the DV for Calcium and 21% of the DV for Iron.
   As mentioned above, aflatoxins are toxic substances made by molds. Unfortunately, aflatoxins on American peanuts are a problem. However, because these ancient nuts are a wild, heirloom nut, planted far away from civilization, they are essentially aflatoxin-free. Laboratory testing of these wild jungle peanuts has shown both the B1 and total level of aflatoxins to be less than 0.2 parts per billion. These unique, delicious aflatoxin-free nuts have a two year shelf-life from date of harvest.

   Posted 10 months ago #
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   deepthought
   Member

   Thanks!

   Posted 10 months ago #

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