Is peanut butter good for you? Like most nut butters, peanut butter is high in fat and calories (about 190 calories and 16 grams of fat per 2 tablespoons.) The 190 investment does provide alot of nutrition for every bite. Peanut butter is a great source for protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The following link breaks down the nutrients in peanut butter and shows the importance based on a 2,000 calorie diet... http://www.peanutbutterlovers.com/nutrition/nuttable.html.
Peanut butter contains around 30 percent protein, and is also a worthwhile source of iron, niacin (vitamin B3) and fiber. However it is important to remember that not all brands of peanut butter are equally healthy. In fact, some contain unwanted additives that do more harm than good. So before you buy your next jar, be sure to check the ingredients. Another recent development of peanut butter's importance was released in 2003 when the Food and Drug Administration approved a health claim for peanuts, and other tree nuts. Scientific evidence suggests that eating 1.5 ounces per day as a part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. So all you peanut butter lovers, take care of you heart and eat some peanut butter.
1 comment:
One of my friends has a cousin who eats nothing but organic things and he swears by cashew butter. I had never heard of it before it sounds kind of crazy but i guess if you can make peanut butter you can make any kind of nut butter, and i guess they do!
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