Salted Peanut (PEAK PUNK) (1 Serving)

Keep the peanut portion modest (about a small handful) and avoid repeated snacking from a large bag.

Choose plain, dry-roasted unsweetened peanuts; check labels for added sugar, honey, maltodextrin, or sweet coatings.

Eat peanuts alongside a protein- and fiber-rich meal, such as plain Greek yogurt, eggs, tofu, or a salad with non-starchy vegetables, rather than on their own when very hungry.

Avoid pairing salted peanuts with rapidly absorbed carbohydrate foods or drinks, such as sweetened beverages, candy, pastries, or large portions of refined crackers.

Add a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating if it is safe and appropriate for you.

If salt makes you thirsty, drink water rather than juice or sweetened drinks; consider lightly salted or unsalted peanuts if sodium is a concern.