I know it's two months late, but March madness seems to have suddenly come to Spixworth. Don't know whether it's the sudden upturn in temperature, sun stroke or whether it's the early onset of senility but I DEFINITELY seem to be having a few "senior moments" last week

One ounce of peanuts (a small handful) contain 2 grams of fiber, which is 9% of your daily fiber need. Also, one ounce of peanuts provides 16% of your daily need of vitamin E. Vitamin E acts as a powerful antioxidant in the body which helps prevent heart disease and cancer and, keeps the blood circulation healthy by preventing blood clots. Phytosterols in peanuts have been studied in regards to cancer. They are also known to reduce bad cholesterol, but new evidence is showing that they may inhibit lung, stomach, ovarian, prostate, colon, and breast cancer.

What do peanuts have to do with heart health?

Peanuts contain substances that are beneficial to cardiovascular health. The FDA, in fact, has included peanuts in its health claim, suggesting that eating peanuts and other nuts, along with a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, reduces risk of heart disease.