14 August 2020 In: Alabama Peanut Blog
Back-to-school season is here! Whether your child is returning to the classroom in-person or virtually, a healthy lunch is critical to keeping kiddos focused and fueled up for all of the day’s lessons. Of course, the challenge can be finding nutritious options that kids actually enjoy. Enter the peanut. Packed with protein for […]
6 April 2020 In: Peanuts & Your Health
Pantry Items as Base for Tasty, Nutritious Meals Today, more than ever, it’s important for adults, children and seniors to focus on healthy eating and healthy habits. To provide simple, tasty and nutritious mealtime ideas, The Peanut Institute has curated a collection of recipes that include a number of pantry staples. Nutrition scientist […]
18 February 2020 In: News Peanuts & Your Health
On Jan. 31, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Palforzia, produced by Aimmune Therapeutics, to lessen allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, that may occur with accidental exposure to peanuts. Palforzia is an oral immunotherapy (OIT) shown to help some children and teens increase tolerance, reducing the likelihood of a serious reaction from accidental […]
29 October 2019 In: News Peanuts & Your Health
November 30/30 Peanut Challenge Starting NOVEMBER 1st, join the 30/30 Peanut Challenge, and kick-off a healthy habit that helps you feel your best for years to come! By eating just one serving of peanuts or peanut butter per day for 30 days, you’ll get more nutrients we normally miss out on, along with protection […]
16 September 2019 In: Peanuts & Your Health
We sampled this peanut butter and chocolate shake at the Auburn University’s College Agriculture Ag Roundup on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. It was a hit! It’s delicious and healthy! Peanut Butter Chocolate Shake 1 cup low fat chocolate milk 1 frozen banana ** 2 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter Blend until smooth. Serve […]
In: News Peanuts & Your Health
Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted Friday to recommend approval of a first-of-its-kind peanut allergy treatment, which can desensitize children to potentially life-threatening allergies. If the agency follows through and approves the drug, it would be the first of what’s expected to be a wave of new food allergy treatments that prevent a reaction, […]
7 August 2019 In: News Peanuts & Your Health
Peanuts are a nutritious, delicious and affordable food for the 98% of children who do not have a peanut allergy, according to the new resource from the National Peanut Board “Instead of Peanut Free… Be Allergen Aware.” Read more by clicking here.
22 May 2019 In: News Peanuts & Your Health
Houston County farmer Fred Helms has been growing peanuts 43 years. He said nothing is more important than growing a safe, delicious, nutritious product people enjoy. That’s why he and other farmers support research to address food allergies. “America’s peanut farmers, through the National Peanut Board (NPB), have contributed more than $25.3 million for […]
10 April 2019 In: Peanuts & Your Health
Peanut Butter Toffee Dip 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened 1 cup light brown sugar 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup toffee bits (plain or chocolate covered), divided apples, vanilla wafer cookies, or celery for dipping Place softened cream cheese in a medium bowl and whip with hand-held mixer until […]
25 March 2019 In: News Peanuts & Your Health
The National Peanut Board continues to advance the conversation around peanut allergy prevention with the launch today of its 2019 early introduction consumer campaign, “Size 4 to 6 Months.” When the guidelines for early introduction of peanut foods to help prevent allergies were released by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the Board took […]