Peanut butter is a nutritious s source for monosaturated and polyunsaturated fats and contains all 3 macronutrients (Protein, carbohydrates and fats) in 1 serving.

Most commonly slathered over toast or combined with jam for a jelly-fix, peanut butter sports benefits that other spreads can only dream of.
Although high in calories, peanut butter is a hunger suppressant and is often used in weight-loss routines for its ability to keep people full for longer, leading to less eating overall. 

Moreover, a substance called p-coumaric acid in peanut butter assists with lowering the risks of cardiovascular and coronary heart disease.

By way of keeping those dreaded cancers away, Dr. Manoj K. Ahuja, a prominent figure from Sukhda hospital, affirms “Research shows eating a vitamin E–rich diet lowers the risk of stomach, colon, lung, liver, and other cancers”, and considering the high Vitamin E content found in this breakfast favourite, peanut butter stands proudly as an army against cancerous intruders.

For the aging, protection from Alzheimer’s disease and neurodegenerative orders can be aided by the consumption of foods rich in niacin, and the niacin found in peanut butter assists in the recovery of cell damage to the brain.

One of the more astounding findings have been the ability to reduce gallstones by a whopping 25% through moderate consumption of peanut butter through reducing levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol and increasing levels of ‘good’ cholesterol.

Let’s face it, in an age sprinkled in sugar and marked by obesity, a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, “Eating about 2 tablespoons of peanut butter at least 5 days a week can reduce the risk of developing by almost 30%, particularly Type 2 Diabetes”.

Strong bones are built by calcium, and Orthopedic groups will attest to peanut butter being abundant in both calcium and iron, making it an ideal addition for intense weightlifting regiments and for people who wish to keep this condiment in a gym bag to supplement extra rigorous workout routines. 

Slathering it on a few slices of apples is a bodybuilder’s favourite post-workout fix.

Either way, a scoop or 2 of peanut butter daily will have our bodies ready to drop the laziness and face the day with a newfound sense of strength and determination, keeping the hunger pangs away and keeping procrastination at bay!