Can Eating Peanut Butter Be Healthy?

Answer:
Peanut butter is very popular especially to kids. Here are some pros and cons for you to judge if it is a healthy food, but nevertheless, we can benefit from eating peanut butter once in a while.

Fats  

Peanut butter contains over 50 percent of fat. The 20 percent is saturated fat that increases the risk of heart disease and cholesterol. However, some of these fats are poly-saturated and mono-saturated. These help regulate the cholesterol levels.  

Vitamins and Minerals  

Peanut butter contains Vitamin B3 which is needed for the healthy functioning of the body. It also contains vitamin E and minerals such as magnesium, potassium and phosphorus.  

Other Benefits  

Peanut butter also contains dietary fibre and protein. Protein provides building blocks that are good for our body while fibre helps to lessen the risk of some other types of cancer and helps to develop a healthy colon.  

Peanut butter also has a substance called resveratrol that has anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and anti- aging properties. It also has anti-oxidants which help the body prevent diseases.  

Individuals who suffer from heart disease or who have high cholesterol levels should minimize eating peanut butter. They should consider not eating it. People with allergies should avoid peanut butter as well. People, who are generally healthy, can enjoy peanut butter moderately.

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