Celebrate National Peanut Month this March!

National Peanut Month

Join Fastachi in celebrating National Peanut Month this March!

Peanut Fun Facts

It takes about 720 peanuts to make a pound of peanut butter!
The average American child will eat 1500 pb&j's before the 12th grade!
Peanut butter is consumed in 94% of homes
In 1976, Tom Miller pushed a peanut to the top of Pikes Peak (14,000 feet) with his nose!

Peanuts Throughout History

Peanuts were introduced to America by Africans in the early 1700s. Peanut butter however, in 1904.
Peanuts originated in South America where they were cultivated by Indians for at least 2000 years.
National Peanut Month had its beginnings as National Peanut Week in 1941. It was expanded to a month-long celebration in 1974.
Two peanut farmers have been elected President of the United States: Thomas Jefferson and Jimmy Carter.

Peanut Nutrition Facts

Peanuts have more protein, niacin, and folates than any other nut!
Peanut butter contains more than 30 essential nutrients making it one of the healthiest foods available. It's used to cure numerous diseases.
Peanuts promote a healthy pregnancy because of the high folates which help reduce the risk of birth defects.
Peanuts also boost memory, help fight depression, and reduce the risk of heart disease.

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