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To: SIer formerly known as Joe B. who wrote (273)	9/18/2000 12:34:47 PM
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Peanuts and peanut butter found to suppress hunger TORONTO, Sep 18, 2000 (CNW via COMTEX) -- A new study shows that snacking on peanuts and peanut butter is an effective way to control hunger without leading to weight gain. Subjects who snacked on peanuts and peanut butter self-adjusted their caloric intake spontaneously and did not add extra calories to their daily diets. These findings are published in this month's International Journal of Obesity (Vol. 24, p.1167-75). Following a snack of peanuts or peanut butter, the participants' hunger was reduced for two and one half-hours. When they were fed typical portions of other snacks (such as rice cakes), hunger returned within one half hour. Furthermore, there was a positive change in the fatty acid profile of the daily diet reflecting the composition of the peanut and peanut butter snack. Mono- and polyunsaturated fats increased and saturated fat decreased proportionately. Rick Mattes, PhD, RD, Professor in the Department of Foods and Nutrition at Purdue University, who conducted the study says, "These findings are important because they challenge the belief that eating high-fat foods like peanuts and peanut butter lead to weight gain." The research results also support previous long- and short-term studies indicating that regular consumption of peanuts does not necessarily promote weight gain and can, in fact, actually improve cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk profile. "This is more great health news about peanuts and peanut butter," says Susan Mah, M.H.Sc., registered dietitian and nutrition expert. "A handful of peanuts or even a peanut butter sandwich are nutritious snack choices that can satisfy hunger and tide you over until your next meal." When researchers at Penn State University (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition) tested diets that included 2-3 servings daily of peanuts or peanut butter, the cardiovascular disease risk reduction-lowering potential of the diet containing peanuts and peanut butter was estimated at 21 per cent compared to the average American diet, whereas the low-fat Step II diet reduced the risk by only 12 per cent. A phytosterol, beta-sitosterol (SIT), identified in peanuts and peanut products, has been shown to inhibit cancer growth, as well as to protect against heart disease. This exciting research, published recently in Nutrition and Cancer, suggests this compound may inhibit cancer and may help protect against heart disease. Small changes can equal big rewards. Substituting monounsaturated fats for saturated fats can begin to transform your diet to a more Mediterranean- style - try spreading peanut butter on your bagel instead of butter or cream cheese, enjoy an apple or celery snack with peanut butter dip or top off your next salad with a small handful of toasted peanuts. Peanuts and peanut butter are nutritious foods. In addition to containing no cholesterol and being rich in monounsaturated fats, they are an economical source of protein and supply many "often hard-to-get" vitamins and minerals - including vitamin E, folic acid, copper, selenium, magnesium, and zinc - in addition to phytochemicals and dietary fibre. The Peanut Bureau of Canada (PBC) is the Canadian information office of the American Peanut Council, a non-profit trade association that serves as a forum for all segments of the U.S. peanut industry. The PBC is dedicated to educating Canadian health care professionals and consumers about peanuts and peanut products as part of a healthy diet. The PBC also monitors peanut research related to various health issues including heart disease, cancer and weight loss/weight maintenance. For further information about peanuts and health, please visit peanut-institute.org. CONTACT: For further information: Cathy Tyszko, RD, Fleishman-Hillard anada, (416) 214-0701 News release via Canada NewsWire, Toronto 416-863-9350 -ME- Copyright (C) 2000 CNW, All rights reserved -0- KEYWORD: TORONTO * end of story *