NORTHFIELD, Ill. — Mr. Peanut has hearts on his mind, as February marks National Heart Health Month. To mark the occasion, Planters, an American favorite for over 100 years, announced today that Planters Lightly Salted Dry Roasted Peanuts and Planters Unsalted Dry Roasted Peanuts have been certified with the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Heart-Check Mark.* The certification officially identifies heart healthy foods and both Planters products will now display the AHA Heart-Check Mark on packaging.
“For years, Planters fans have enjoyed our peanuts for their delicious taste,” says Peter Cotter, Senior Brand Manager for Planters. “While many of our Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts have always been heart healthy, we are now recognized by a respected and well-known authority committed to heart health.”
To help spread the word about the heart health benefits of peanuts, Planters has teamed up with Harley Pasternak, celebrity fitness and nutrition expert.
“When I’m training my clients, I always make sure they are making healthy choices in all aspects of their lives, particularly in their diets,” says Harley Pasternak, fitness and nutrition expert. “Partnering with Planters was a natural decision since I encourage my clients to eat heart healthy foods.”
*All certified nuts, including salted varieties, must meet the American Heart Association’s nutritional criteria which include a limit of 140 mg or less of sodium per label serving size.
SOURCE Planters
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