Why We Love PB

Why We Love PB
Peanut Butter is a super versatile ingredient that can be added in meals or
eaten solo as a snack. Whether you like it creamy or chunky, there’s a
peanut butter out there for everyone!
Why Should I Eat it? Peanut butter has only 190 calories per 2 TB serving,
3g of sugar, plus 10% of your daily vitamin E! Each serving packs 3g of
fiber and 8g of protein, keeping you satisfied longer! In the long run,
keeping full longer means eating less and better weight management!
Isn’t Peanut Butter Fattening? Don’t be scared when you see a high
percentage of fat in peanut butter. Peanut butter is high in unsaturated
fat, the good fat, promoting heart health.
What are some ways to include Peanut Butter in my diet? Here are some more interesting things to do
with peanut butter (let’s keep it clean, people!):
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Use it to make energy bars (the stickiness acts like glue)
Try them in smoothies, salad dressings or as a yogurt dip
Cook with it in a stir fry or soup! (it adds sweetness while adding nutrients)
For an extra peanut buttery boost, try this Frozen Banana, Peanut Butter
& Chocolate Chip Milkshake! For a healthier alternative, use dark
chocolate chips! It’s so versatile!
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