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Not only does the humble legume have healthy monounsaturated fat, but it also rivals many fruits in its levels of antioxidants, the compounds that help protect cells from damaging oxygen molecules.

Researchers at the University of Florida also found that roasting appears to increase the number of polyphenols, a powerful antioxidant, by up to 22 percent.

Don’t forget, peanuts are also high in protein and folate, followed closely by almonds.

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