March 2006 |
|
Product Reviews / Main Nibbles / Jams, Jellies & Nut ButtersPeanut Butter ExplosionPage 3: Peanut Butter Health & Nutrition
This is Page 3 of a three-page article. Click on the black links below to visit other pages.
Peanut Butter & Health & NutritionIs peanut butter healthy? Well, that depends on the type you choose, not to mention whose opinion you solicit. There is no doubt that peanut butter is high in fat; a typical two tablespoon serving of an unflavored peanut butter will contain 190 calories, and fat will account for between 130 and 150 of those. But much of the fat in peanut butter is monounsaturated, a form of fat considered heart-healthy. Peanut butter can be a valuable and inexpensive source of protein, vitamin E, and some B vitamins. And, contrary to the belief of many people, peanut butter contains no cholesterol—cholesterol is an animal fat. There is some research suggesting that consuming two tablespoons of peanut butter a day can help you stick to a weight-loss diet, precisely because it’s high in fat and, therefore, very satisfying; a peanut butter diet revolving around this theory was popular some years ago. Even the U.S. military recognizes that peanut butter is much-loved and a convenient source of energy and nutrients by including it in some MRE’s (“meals ready to eat”), rations designed for individuals in military service where normal food preparation is not possible. What about peanut allergies? It’s true that anyone can suddenly develop an allergy to peanut products, just as it’s possible to suddenly develop an allergy to anything else. And peanut allergies can be extremely serious. But far fewer Americans have food allergies than is generally perceived, no more than 5% to 6% of children and only 1% to 2% of adults. Those who know that they have a peanut allergy steer clear of all peanut products, including peanut butter. But the great majority of Americans are certainly able to enjoy it—as the sales figures suggest. Whether you favor a supermarket brand or an epicurean blend, there’s a peanut butter for your tastes and pocketbook. An old saying about peanut butter provides some good advice: “Peanut butter is love. Spread some around!” Peanut Butter BrandsBelow is a listing of a dozen peanut butter and peanut spread brands, in alphabetical order: there’s plenty of love to spread around.
|
 |
 |
 |
| Peanut Butter & Co. Cookbook, by Lee Zalben. More than 80 gooey recipes for everything from decadent desserts (Four-Layer Peanut Butter–Honey Cake) to delicious, nutritious snacks (Baked Apples with Peanut Butter) and sensational entrees (Peanut Butter Pad Thai).. Click here for more information. | The Ultimate Peanut Butter Book: Savory and Sweet, Breakfast to Dessert, Hundreds of Ways to Use America's Favorite Spread, by Bruce Weinstein, Mark Scarbrough. From comforting Peanut Butter Sticky Buns to decadent Peanut Butter Cheesecake to outrageous Elvis Spread, The Ultimate Peanut Butter Book takes Peanut butter way beyond the same old PB&J. Click here for more information. | The Peanut Butter Diet, by Holly McCord. Slim down with your favorite comfort food. Peanut butter not only tastes great, it's also very good for you. Click here for more information. |
© Copyright 2005-2012 Lifestyle Direct, Inc. All rights reserved. Images are the copyright of their respective owners.
 |
|
About Us Contact Us Legal Privacy Policy |
Advertise Media Center Manufacturers & Retailers |
Subscribe |
Interact |