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Is peanut butter healthy?

  1. Good question! In this section, Health Net will look for pressing questions. This time: is peanut butter healthy?

  1. In terms of health effects, peanuts resemble nuts, which is why they are usually included in that category. Officially they are legumes. Peanut butter that consists of one hundred percent peanuts, also known as peanut paste, is classified as part of the Wheel of Five and is a healthy choice. No sugar, salt or hardened fat has been added. This is the case with most peanut butter types and therefore they do not belong in the Wheel of Five. An additive such as palm fat provides more saturated fat in the peanut butter, which is not good for cholesterol levels.

Peanut Benefits

  1. Peanuts are rich in fiber and a source of protein, which makes you feel full. It also contains a lot of vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin E and iron. These substances are important in the energy supply in cells and also in the production of blood cells. In addition, peanuts contain many unsaturated fats that lower the 'bad' LDL cholesterol level. The total amount of unsaturated fats in peanut butter is more than five times that of saturated fats. All these health benefits are especially true of the peanut paste, which is made entirely of peanuts and has no unhealthy additives. Usually a layer of oil will float on it, because there is no added substance to prevent that from happening. This can be remedied by stirring everything together. The oil comes from the peanuts and is healthy.

Not too much

  1. The Netherlands Nutrition Center recommends consuming 15 to 25 grams of peanuts or nuts (including peanut butter) per day, provided they are unsalted or, in the case of peanut butter, completely from peanutâ € There is. Eating too many peanuts or peanut butter is not good. The unsaturated fats contain a lot of calories, even though they have a healthy effect in the body. If you don't burn that many calories in a day, you should be careful not to take too many high-fat products, such as peanut butter. For someone who sports a lot, it is okay to eat more of it. Do you also have a good question? Send us an email.

  2. The Nutrition Center recommends consuming 15 to 25 grams of peanuts or nuts (including peanut butter) per day, provided they are unsalted or, in the case of peanut butter, made entirely from peanutsâ € There is. Eating too many peanuts or peanut butter is not good. The unsaturated fats contain a lot of calories, even though they have a healthy effect in the body. If you don't burn that many calories in a day, you should be careful not to take too many high-fat products, such as peanut butter. For someone who sports a lot, it is okay to eat a little more of it. Do you also have a good question? Send us an email.



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