Peanuts

Nutrition facts aside, what makes peanuts so popular is their super addicting and deeply earthy flavor. What other ingredient makes sense on a salad, a stir-fry, and also your triple-chocolate, double-fudge ice cream sundae?

To Be or Nut To Be

The Hygiene Hypothesis

Studies have shown that delaying exposure to peanuts in early childhood can actually increase the likelihood of allergies.

Plot Twist

Peanuts are not a nut! The fruit of the peanut grows under the ground, making them a member of the legume and bean family.

Peanut Power

Peanut-based pastes are so high in protein that they’ve been developed to help fight malnutrition and famine in suffering countries.