Yes, You Can Eat Peanut Shells (But There's A Catch)

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Yes, You Can Eat Peanut Shells (But There's A Catch) By Garrett Palm Oct. 21, 2025 7:39 am EST

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If you've ever walked into a Texas Roadhouse, saw the peanut shells on the floor, and thought that it might be a waste of good food, you may be right. While Texas Roadhouse has stopped allowing people to throw peanut shells on the floor , the restaurant still gives you a free bag of roasted peanuts at your table. If someone at your table is giving you a hard time about eating the peanut, shell and all, we're here to tell you it's fine to do — as long as you don't do it too often.

The problem with eating too many peanut shells is that they're 60% crude fiber, which the body doesn't digest. If you eat a lot of peanut shells, this cr