Thursday January 24 is National Peanut Butter Day. Why not eat
some peanut butter to celebrate this day?! For all of you peanut
butter lovers yet another reason to eat one of your favorite
foods, while for those non-peanut butter lovers a reason to give
it another chance. After all peanut butter is a healthy food
when consumed in moderation. What makes peanut butter healthy?
Peanut butter is a versatile food packed with nutrition.
Although peanut butter does contain a high amount of fat – the
fat content contains both mono- and poly-unsaturated “heart
healthy fats”. Several studies have shown these fats can help
lower cholesterol and improve overall heart health. Peanut
butter is loaded with protein, an essential nutrient that helps
to keep you feeling full for longer. Each tablespoon of peanut
butter contains a small amount of fiber, which can help
normalize bowel movements and also provide satiety. How much
peanut butter should you eat? Although peanut butter offers
numerous health benefits, a large consump