Peanut butter is a must-have food in any healthy pantry.
Plus, the fact that it’s an affordable ingredient makes it all the more attractive.
Why the #1 worst peanut butter you might buy is reduced-fat.
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“Many people assume that ‘reduced-fat’ means healthier, and this is not always the case.”
These sweeteners turn the spread into less of a healthy fat food and more into a carb.
Reduced-fat PBs aren’t the only unhealthy peanut butter.
Reduced-fat or low-fat versions sound healthy, which may lead to overeating," says Manaker.
Let’s take a closer look at the nutritional information for a reduced-fat peanut butter.
JIF Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spreadis one of the worst culprits, Manaker tells us.
So what should you look out for in healthy peanut butter?
Manaker recommends sticking with an ingredient list that’s as simple as possible: peanuts and salt.
You don’t need to seek out any fancy brands Manaker likesSmuckers Natural Creamy Peanut Butter.
(Just know that you’ll have to stir to combine at first.
And we don’t want to hate on JIF too much.
The popular brand makes a solid option: aNo-Added-Sugar jar.
For more options, we also put together a guide to thehealthiest peanut butterbrands you might buy.
