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News In a Nutshell | March 30, 2021
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Peanut Allergy in U.S. Adults: On the rise?
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Sherry Coleman Collins, MS, RDN, LD
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In February, a new
study was published showing a significant rise in the numbers of adults
with peanut allergy in the U.S. This study, based on a phone and web survey of
40,443 adults in the U.S., was conducted between 2015 and 2016. According to
the researchers, self-reported peanut allergy among U.S. adults is now as high
as 2.9%. However, when responses were further reviewed, 1.8% were considered
“convincing peanut allergy”, a designation given when the reported symptoms
were consistent with an IgE mediated reaction. In addition, 17% of these
respondents indicated that they developed their allergy in adulthood. Although
the number of those reporting peanut allergy is small, compared to the vast
majority of respondents who did not report a food allergy, it represents more
than a doubling since the NIAID Guidelines
for the Diagnosis and Management of Food Allergy in the United States was
released in 2010 and said the prevalence was 0.6%. Another study, published in
2012, cited the prevalence of peanut allergies around 1.3%.
So, what’s going on? Find out here.
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NPB Hosts Free Grower & Industry Media Training
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The National Peanut Board (NPB) hosted a free media training and
refresher webinar in February that focused on teaching growers and industry
leaders key talking points and how to answer tough questions. The educational
session was open to all U.S. peanut growers with all levels of media
experience. During the session, NPB and agency partner Golin covered both
common and tough questions (such as allergies, aflatoxin, profits, etc.) that
media may potentially ask in an interview.
The event included small-group practice sessions with our
grower coaches, Dan Ward of North Carolina, Casey Cox of Georgia and Peter
Froese Jr. of Texas. These media-savvy coaches provided tips and firsthand
experience to attendees.
NPB also provided a takeaway sheet that featured various key
messages and resources like sustainability, nutrition, early introduction to
prevent peanut allergies, aflatoxin, chemicals and more. The video presentation
can be found on YouTube at https://zurl.co/INMv
the takeaway sheet can be found at https://zurl.co/UPT0.
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How Peanuts Can Help Athletes Level Up Their Performance
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By: Stevie Smith MS, RDN, CSSD, CDN
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It’s no secret that an athlete's approach to nutrition can
help enhance their athletic performance, post-workout recovery, and overall
health. While each individual will have different nutrition needs, having a
balanced diet that provides adequate energy, macronutrients, and micronutrients
should be prioritized to support their activity.
Peanuts have more than 30 vitamins and minerals, 7 grams of
protein per ounce, more than any other nut, for lasting energy, and contain
good fats which is important for heart health. Scientific evidence suggests but
does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, including peanuts,
as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of
heart disease. Peanuts and peanut butter are excellent choices for athletes to include
to fuel their active lifestyle. Just simply adding a scoop or two of peanut
butter to my oatmeal every morning not only helps me meet my nutrition needs as
an athlete, business owner and dog mom-- it's a tasty and satisfying way to
start my busy days.
To read more, click
here.
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March is National Peanut Month and the National Peanut Board
wanted to recap how peanuts were the hero of 2020. Every American consumed an
average of 7.6 pounds of peanuts...an all-time high! Of the 7.6 pounds of
peanuts, 56% were peanut butter, 20% were peanut snacks, 17% were peanut candy,
6% were in-shell peanuts and 3% were other peanut products. According to a
report by J.M. Smucker Co., “In the 52 weeks ending Nov. 1, 2020, peanut butter
category consumption was up 7.1%.”
So, what goes into making the beloved jar of peanut butter?
By law, any product labeled “peanut butter” in the U.S. must be at least 90%
peanuts. Starting at the farm, there are enough peanuts in one acre to make
35,000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Now, moving to beyond the field, on
average, it takes about 540 peanuts to make a 12-ounce jar and 850 peanuts to
make an 18-oz jar of peanut butter. In fact, peanut butter is the leading use
of peanuts in the U.S. Peanuts are also
healthy. They have the most protein of any other nut with 7g per serving.
Peanuts also contain more than 30 essential vitamins and minerals. Peanut
butter is also a great value at 3 cents per gram of protein. With peanuts
tasting delicious while also being a nutritious option, we at NPB understand
why peanuts are so popular.
The average adult eats a PB&J three times a month and
will eat almost 3,000 PB&Js in their lifetime. However, there is a
difference on how much peanut butter you consume based on where you live. The
average European eats less than 1 tbsp of peanut butter in a year, while
Americans eat 3 lbs. of peanut butter per person every year. That is enough
peanut butter to coat the floor of the Grand Canyon. Peanuts have even been
eaten in space, with astronaut Alan Shepherd, bringing a peanut on the
International Space Station.
No matter where you eat it, one thing remains the same. People
love peanuts and peanut butter. Happy National Peanut Month from your friends
at the National Peanut Board.
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Fuel Your Body and Your Taste Buds with Peanuts
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By: Taylor Walker, @taylorwalkerfit
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Peanut, peanut butter and JELLY! That is literally one of our
favorite silly songs these days. I mean, who doesn’t love a good PB&J? With
so many nut-based options for snacking, baking and beyond, I wanted to share a
bit more information on the classic Peanut and why they are a mainstay in our
pantry as both a mama and fitness professional.
First and foremost, peanuts contain the highest amount of
protein of all nuts.
Peanuts contain 7g per serving, more than 30 essential
vitamins and minerals, and are a good source of fiber and a source of good
fats. (Click here for the full list.)
Yes, some people worry about the fat in peanuts, but most of
the fat is good fat – 12 grams of the 14 grams total fat are unsaturated – the
kind that we should eat more often. Just
like anything else, moderation is key. Get to know what a portion of whole
peanuts and/or peanut butter looks like and this will not only help you to
incorporate them into your diet, but it will help you to stay on track and even
reach your fitness goals.
To read more, click here.
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Created by Andrea Aliseda
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If you’re looking for a dip to wow friends and family with
its spicy-sweet flavor, then look no further. This curried peanut dip is loose
and pourable when warm but thickens once it is fully chilled. Try it with
leftover roast or rotisserie chicken, eggs, cucumber spears or roasted sweet
potatoes for a desk-friendly lunch.
If you would like more easy school lunch ideas, check out
this article
by Bon Appétit which features 71 easy school
lunch ideas, including the curried peanut dip.
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National Peanut Board
Calendar for
Mar. 30 -Apr. 30, 2021 |
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Global Plant Forward Culinary Summit (Virtual)
| Mar. 30-Apr. 1 | | MS Peanut Growers Meeting (Hattiesburg, MS) | Mar. 31 | |
Canadian PMA Fresh Week (Virtual)
| Apr. 12-16 | |
NPB Board Meeting (Hybrid) | Apr. 13-14 | International Peanut Forum (Virtual)
| Apr. 28-30 |
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News in a Nutshell is a bi-monthly e-newsletter from the National Peanut Board with the latest on USA-grown peanuts in the media, marketing and promotions, food allergy news, grower resources and much more. |
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Marketing & Communications Editorial Team |
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Ryan Lepicier Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer
Lauren Highfill Williams Director |
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Jada Linton, RD, LD Associate
Lindsay Stevens Specialist
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Catherine Karanja Specialist
Sherry Coleman Collins, MS, RD, LDN Consultant |
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