PEANUTS

PEANUTS are like pasta... energy dense! They are not as well absorbed as other carbs, so they elicit a lower insulin response.  People who eat peanuts spontaneously reduce their calorie consumption, they're that satisfying!  If you're trying to lose weight, eating a lot of peanuts is counterproductive though.  But a few, like the amount in the nearly obsolete airline packet, are a really good idea... and a lot of fun!

~1 ounce of peanuts (about 15)
is a little less than 4 g carb

~2 TBSP of chunky peanut butter is between
4 and 6 g carb, depending on the brand

~If you're a glycemic index believer, you'll be glad to know

that 1/2 cup of peanuts is very low on the scale... only 14

~Dry roasted peanuts have about 15% more carbs than oil

roasted peanuts, but they don't contain any trans fats.