PEANUT BUTTER-Why should not you leave it in the Showcase?

Brief Intro

Peanut butter appears like a paste made from roasted peanuts. It will have different colors though the original color of it will be having the color of the husk of a raw peanut. Skippy and Jif are the popular brand names of Peanut Butter in U.S though there are about 36 varieties of preparation. The Magnum’s double peanut Bar has become more popular recently.

The Butter Cups are popular in America made of Peanuts and Dark Chocolate. Ingredients used in the preparation are salted peanuts, oil, Honey, molasses or sugar. If the peanuts are salted during the preparation some amount of salt with be added to the mix to give it a rich taste.

A Myth

Peanut Butter has lost many social followers for fear of becoming more fat as it is rich in calories (2 spoons of peanut butter containing 200 calories), and the saturated fat content.

But, the truth is that saturated fat is actually good for health in producing important hormones like testosterone, and vitamin D. The good fat contents actually help in reducing the Cholesterol and thereby the heart diseases and lowers the blood pressure.

The other health benefits of Peanut Butter involves many positive considerations which are as follows;

It contains good amount of protein (2 spoons containing 7 grams)

As it contains both fats and proteins the required amount of Calories is easily fulfilled and it gives energy for longer periods.

Controlled consumption of Peanut Butter actually reduces the suffering from Diabetes by 30%

It effective in initiating weight due to the presence of good fat and protein and once feels fuller for a longer time.

The high potassium content and high level of anti-oxidants present in the Peanut Butter fights successfully the dangerous salt (Sodium) content. Thus it helps in the growth and in the damage repair of the muscles.

The studies have found that the mono-unsaturated fats assure the brain health and function due to the presence of anti-oxidants. It helps in fighting stress. The Beta-sitosterol present in the Peanut Butter helps improve the immune system.

The Peanut Butter contains Vitamins like E and K. The vitamin E gives protection from toxins present in the Air Pollution and also the eye disorders like Cataract and other neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s  while, the Vitamin K provides bone health.

Two tablespoons of Peanut Butter contains about 2 grams of fiber content. This is helpful in regulating the digestive system by giving good bowel movements.  If you want to minimize the consumption but wants to hale and healthy prefer Peanut Butter between two meals.

The high calories in the Peanut Butter cannot be a sound reason for leaving it in the showcase without including in the list of preferences in spite of stick-to-your-mouth goodness and they are totally afraid of its pallet-pleasing power.  The research shows that one needs adequate fats proportionate to Calorie level to stay fit and healthy. A moderation principle in everything is always there and applies well to Peanut Butter also.