But even pre-pandemic, peanut butter has long beenone of America’s most-lovedand versatile foods.
Your heart may be healthier.
Peanuts are a rich source of themicronutrient polyphenols, which may be the reason for their heart-healthy nature.
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you’ve got the option to overload on sugar, salt, and fat.
you’re free to improve your blood glucose management.
(And FYI, this isHow Every State Eats Peanut Butter.)
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You could ingest carcinogenic toxins.
(Related: The Nutrition Low-Down on Peanut Butter.)
You’ll be satisfied for longer.
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“Peanuts are a rich source of protein and fiber in a convenient form,” says Feller.
“If you are watching your weight, you might want to measure out your peanut butter.”
For more, check out thetop 10 peanut butters that we taste-tested, and which one is the best!
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