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Georgia peanuts: How a lowly legume became a culinary staple
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A look at how the state of Georgia became known for its peanuts, a delicious legume "superfood" that is native to South America. The peanut is the state crop.
Georgia grows more than half the peanuts in the United States — and these little legumes are a key part of the state's economy, said Don Koehler, executive director of the Georgia Peanut Commission. Christine Rousselle is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
"Peanuts are not only good to eat. They're good for you," said Koehler, adding that consuming peanuts has been shown to prevent heart disease.
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