- AFLATOXINS
Peanuts and Peanut Butter are high in aflatoxins. As stated by the FDA, aflatoxins are naturally occurring toxic byproducts of a fungal metabolism by the members of Aspergillus family. Even in moderate concentration aflatoxins can cause cirrhosis, hepatitis B, and may lead to the development of carcinoma of the liver.
- ALLERGIES
Peanuts are highly allergenic. The allergy to peanuts is the fastest growing food allergy in the US. Allergic reaction to peanuts frequently results in anaphylaxis.
- PHYTIC ACID
Phytic Acid, abundant in peanuts, binds to minerals and prevents absorption of iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc in human body making peanuts nutritionally insignificant
- LECTINS
Lectins, nature’s own pesticides, are also abundant in peanuts. Lectins are known to damage our gut barrier cells and cause intestinal permeability. Leaky gut promotes consistent low-grade inflammation and is the first stage in the development of autoimmune and chronic diseases like rheumatoid, lupus, IBS, Crohn’s, colitis, thyroiditis, etc.
- PROTEASE INHIBITORS
Protease Inhibitors prevent our gut enzymes from breaking down proteins into amino acids, causing elevated levels of the enzyme trypsin, which, in turn, triggers loosening of the cell tight junctions and provokes inflammation.
- TOXIC HERBICIDES AND PESTICIDES
Soft, absorbent shells makes peanuts defenseless to diseases and fungi, which requires frequent and excessive treatment with herbicides and fungicides like Glyphosate, which causes kidney disease, and BP leading to thyroid problems, cancers and DNA damage
- POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS
Peanuts contain very high levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids ( PUFA, Omega 6). It has been well established in the medical community that a diet high in polyunsaturated fatty acids leads to coronary artery disease, chronic heart failure and other serious health problems.
- OXALATES
Peanuts are brimming with these naturally occurring compounds. Oxalates cause the formation of the kidney stones, contribute to inflammatory bowel disease, fibromyalgia, and anemia.
- INDUSTRIAL SOLVENTS
Peanut oil is commonly expelled by dousing peanuts with Hexane, a petroleum-based solvent that may cause nervous system damage, respiratory pneumonitis, dizziness, etc.
- SUGAR, SODIUM, TRANS FAT and FOOD ADDITIVES
Peanut butter is loaded with either sugar, or its common substitutes, like high fructose corn syrup, dextrose, and maltodextrin. Peanut butter contains heart-destroying hydrogenated vegetable oils. Peanut butter contains lots of sodium, food additives and flavorings.
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