The beloved Israeli snack that may help preserve memory
A new study found that eating two servings of unsalted roasted peanuts per day improved the brain's insulin response in memory-related areas among 31 older adults. The headline hints at Bamba, but the study did not test the snack itself.
A new study published in the journal Food & Function found that eating two servings of unsalted roasted peanuts per day (about 60 grams) may improve the brain's insulin response in areas related to memory and learning. The study involved 31 healthy adults aged 60 to 75, who ate peanuts daily for 16 weeks. Researchers used a special MRI scan to measure blood flow in the brain after administering insulin through the nose. Peanuts contain healthy fats, dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, arginine, and antioxidants. However, the study measured brain response and did not prove actual memory improvement. It is important to emphasize that the study tested unsalted roasted peanuts, not the Bamba snack, so one should not conclude that eating Bamba provides the same benefits.