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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