Nuts and Seeds Guide: Protein, Allergies & Health Facts

Nuts and seeds like pumpkin and flax are nutrient powerhouses, but they can trigger allergies or digestive issues. Explore the protein benefits of pumpkin seeds and learn which nuts may impact estrogen or gout levels.

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Fungal Contamination of Peanuts

Published Jan,13 2012 | By Clay McNight

Peanuts are one a several crops that are vulnerable to aflatoxins, toxins produced by fungi that grow in or on certain foods and feeds. These natural contaminants are dangerous to both humans and animals -- and linked to cancer and death when ingested in large amounts.