Doctors Reveal the Truth About Peanuts

need to eliminate peanuts.

Instead, portion control is important.

Choosing plain or unsalted peanuts and measuring a reasonable serving can allow people to enjoy their nutritional benefits without adding excessive calories to their diet.

3. People Eating Poorly Stored Peanuts

Another potential concern is not the peanut itself but how it has been stored.

Peanuts that are exposed to warm, humid, or unsuitable storage conditions can develop mold.

Some molds can produce substances called aflatoxins. Long-term exposure to high levels of aflatoxins can pose serious health risks.

For this reason,