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Peanut power
Vegetarian Times, March, 2008 by Amy Spitalnick
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Besides being a rich, satisfying protein source, peanuts contain phytochemicals that may help reduce the risk for chronic illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Guess which of these methods of processing peanuts yields the highest phytochemical content?
1. Dry roasting
2. Oil roasting
3. Boiling
ANSWER: 3. Boiling is best, according to a study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Boiled peanuts are popular in Asia and Africa, as well as the American South. They're available in the snack aisles of grocery stores.
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