Now anyone who knows me will know that I am obsessed with peanut butter, therefore of course I was going to jump at the chance to write an article for National Peanut Butter Day (24th January).
Many people wrongly perceive that peanut butter is really unhealthy, now whilst I wouldn’t suggest eating a whole jar of it at once, these 5 benefits will give you permission to enjoy some and not feel guilty.
1. It’s full of healthy fat:
Peanut butter, especially natural peanut butter that contains just nuts, contains lots of monounsaturated fats which help to lower your risk of heart disease.
2. It contains protein:
This means it makes a great pre or post workout snack as it will help you refuel. It also contains fibre therefore it’s a great appetite suppressant.
3. It contains lots of vitamins and minerals:
Peanut butter contains zinc, potassium, magnesium and vitamin E which all help to reduce high blood pressure and the risk of strokes and heart disease. Who needs a multivitamin now?
And for a little bit of indulgence, just for today, here are my top 3 peanut butter recipes:
1. Reece’s pieces peanut butter cookies