Is peanut ok in raw food diet?

[pegasus]

Hi.. I would like to know if peanut is allowed in raw food diet? I know nuts and seeds are good when we want to go raw.. How about peanut?

[Humanist]

Peanuts can be eaten raw, but not a good idea because they usually contain dangerous aflatoxins. Pistachios also are best avoided, for the same reason.

[Raw Angel Mom]

I buy only the David Wolf ones occasionally.

If not store properly, it is true that peanut could have mold which are carcinogen. This is very toxic (aflatoxin).

Here is a good article on this topic.
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/QAA115491

If you eaten even roasted peanut, they could have contained that toxin and eating fresh fruits/vegetables that are rich in anti-oxidant will get ride of that if you have any in your system. Here is some recommended food
http://www.detoxyourbodytoday.com/Foods-Good-For-The-Liver.html

Find a real true raw almond and make raw almond butter.

[Mary Kay]

Thanks for the links Raw Angel Mom.

I think raw ones are quite hard to digest, and I don't mind eating a little of the cooked pb. (I'm oh, 90 - 95% raw) However, I have heard that Valencia peanuts are less likely/do not contain the aflatoxin.

I've also heard that you can see mold on the nuts (If you make it yourself) with a black light. I've tried it and have never seen any mold. Hmmmm.

My thoughts anyway.

Mary Kay

[contessa20]

I do use them to make raw peanut butter on occasion.