Snack and sweat your way to better health this #NationalWellnessMonth! 🥜 💪 Packed with protein and healthy fats, peanuts are an excellent pre-workout snack. Research has shown that eating about 1/4 cup of peanuts with skins can significantly boost your endurance. #NCpeanuts

Workout recovery starts in the kitchen—and both peanuts and peanut powder have the amino acid muscles need to build and repair. #Peanuts #PeanutSuperfood #PeanutPowder

Peanut powder is packed with hard-to-find nutrients and plant-based protein. Adding it to your daily diet can help enhance muscle growth, size, and strength, especially for older adults. 🥜 Here are some easy ways to incorporate it into your daily routine! 🥣 🥞 #NCpeanuts

Back to school means back to packing lunches! 🎒 🥜 Keep your kids’ sandwiches nutritious and flavorful with Big Spoon Roasters’ Crunchy Peanut Butter. Freshly made in Hillsborough, NC. 📸: Big Spoon Roasters #NCpeanuts #BigSpoonRoasters #schoollunches

Peanuts in NC take 4-5 months to grow. Planted in May, they're harvested by September/October. Before fully mature, "green peanuts" are picked early for boiled peanuts—fresh, tender, and perfect for boiling! The green peanut harvest has begun, so grab yours now! 🥜 #NCpeanuts

Get pumped for Shell Out Saturday! 💪 🏋️ Muscles feeling the burn? 🔥 Let peanuts do the heavy lifting when it comes to recovery. The proteins in peanuts work hard to repair damaged tissues and cells, helping you grow stronger after every workout. #NCpeanuts #proteinpower

Paws up for #NationalDogDay! 🐾 Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats, inspired by Brittany from Eating Bird Food, will make your pup's day extra special. 🦴🥜 🛑 Important: Check for xylitol in peanut butter—it's toxic to dogs. Source & photo credit: eatingbirdfood via Instagram

With just 25 days left until the World Peanut Throwing Championship presented by Hubs Peanuts, it’s time to start practicing your peanut toss. 🥜 For more information and to reserve your spot, visit bit.ly/WorldPeanutThr….

The Farm Service Agency released 2024 planted acreage earlier this month and we're excited to announce the top 5 counties for peanut acres in NC. Shoutout to the dedicated peanut growers across NC's 35 peanut-producing counties for working hard to grow nutritious and flavorful #NCPeanuts!

Hello September! 🍂 🥜 Join us Thursday for the NC State Extension #PeanutFieldDay and the North Carolina Peanut Growers Association Annual Meeting. And that’s just the beginning! Check out the other exciting field days happening throughout the month, hosted by NC State Extension.

It’s time to dig into some Peanut Trivia! 🥜 One peanut variety makes up over 80% of U.S. production. Can you guess which? A) Runner B) Virginia C) Spanish See if your friends have the same peanut obsession—test them now! Correct answer is A! #NCPeanuts #PeanutTrivia

Let’s get 'under the skin' of peanut vocabulary! 📖 🥜 Word of the Day: Pod Blasting Using a pressure washer or abrasive method, farmers remove the outer layer of peanut pods to reveal the inner color. This color helps determine the perfect harvest time. #NCpeanuts

Time for a breakfast boost! 🥜 During #BetterBreakfastMonth, consider changing up your morning routine with these Peanut Butter Breakfast Bars. Packed with oats, bananas, and creamy peanut butter, they’re a quick, nutritious option for any busy day. #NCpeanuts #breakfastbar

Happy #NationalPeanutDay! 🎉 🥜 Today, we celebrate the rich history of this nutritious and flavorful legume that has made its mark across centuries and continents. 🌎 #NCpeanuts #historylovers #peanutlove

Today is National Peanut Day! HamptonFarms Peanuts ® Brand, based in Severn, is one of many NC peanut producers. Not only does Hampton Farms produce peanuts to enjoy, but also nut butters & other peanut products. Stock up today from a peanut producer near you! #BuyLocal #NCAgriculture

The 32nd Annual Dublin Peanut Festival is just around the corner! 🎉 Head to Dublin, North Carolina for a day of celebration and fun on Saturday, September 21st. This beloved event, running since 1992, is all about community, tradition, and of course, peanuts! ❤️ 🥜 #NCpeanuts

Let’s shell-ebrate our farmers! 🎉 This year, our hardworking farmers have planted an impressive 127,840 acres of peanuts across North Carolina! The crop consists of 92% Virginia, 6% Runner, and 2% Valencia peanuts. THANK YOU for all that you do! ❤️ 🥜 #NCpeanuts #ncfarmer

Can you guess which state each of these peanut statues calls home? Hints: 🍑 Statue 1: Peach State Pride 🏖️ Statue 2: Sunny Beaches Year-Round 🏈 Statue 3: Roll Tide Tradition 🏀 Statue 4: College Basketball Powerhouse Let us know your guesses! #ncpeanuts #peanutlove

Meet #resveratrol, your gut’s new best friend. This powerful compound in peanuts helps fight harmful microbes while keeping your microbiome balanced and healthy. 🥜 But it doesn’t stop there—resveratrol also helps fight against gut-related cancers. #NCpeanuts #ShellOutSaturday

This #BetterBreakfastMonth, turn to peanuts and peanut butter for a long-lasting solution. Consuming these protein-packed, fiber-rich foods in the morning can help control your appetite for as long as 8 to 12 hours. #NCpeanuts #proteinpacked