Peanut Butter

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    is peanut butter healthy on apples

    Peanuts are high in protein and healthy fat. So this begs the question, is peanut butter healthy for your diet? This versatile nut is an excellent source of thiamin, niacin, potassium and magnesium and a good source of pantothenic acid, zinc and phosphorus. There’s even a little bit of iron thrown in for good nutritional measure.

    Fat in Peanuts
    Yes, there is fat in peanuts. Eighty-five percent of peanut fat is unsaturated, with 60% of that monounsaturated and 30% polyunsaturated. Unsaturated fats, especially monounsaturated fats, are thought to help keep the heart healthy.

    You could include peanut butter in baking, salad dressings and sauces, toss chopped peanuts into salads, soups, yogurt and desserts and use very small amounts of peanut oil for marinades and cooking. Get creative and make a gado-gado, an Indonesian vegetable dish flavored with peanuts, chili and garlic, or craft a satay sauce with peanut butter and hot peppers....
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