Benefits of eating peanut butter

If you will eat peanut butter in recommended quantity then it will give you so many health benefits. And the recommended quantity is 2 to 3 tablespoons a day. High consumption of peanut butter can lead to heart problems because its has saturated fats and sodium. Before buying peanut butter read the labels carefully and use only which has less or no added oil, sodium, and sugar. The best way to eat peanut butter is to spread it on your bread.

Benefits of eating peanut butter -

1. Full of nutrients -

2 tablespoons of peanut butter provide these nutrients -

1. Protein - 8 grams

2. Saturated fat - 16 grams

3. Sodium - 140 milligrams (depends upon the manufacturer)

4. Magnesium - 57 milligrams

5. Zinc - 0.85 milligrams

6. Phosphorous - 107 milligrams

7. Niacin - 4.21 mg

8. Vitamin B-6 - 0.17 grams

9. Vitamin E - 1.90 mg

10. Potassium - 189 mg

11. Calcium - 17mg

2. Helps in weight loss -

After eating peanut butter we feel full for a long time and that helps in weight loss.

3. Good for heart and brain -

Peanut butter provides healthy fats and they are - Monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) and Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). But remember the quantity and eat only 2 to 3 tablespoons per day.

4. Helps in building muscles -

Peanut butter provides these things that help in bodybuilding -

- Calories

- Protein

- Healthy fat

5. Boost your energy -

Peanut butter is full of protein, calories, fiber, and healthy fats which helps to increase your energy level.

6. Lower the chance of developing Diabetes -

If you eat 2 tablespoons of peanut butter every day that reduces your chance of having Diabetes.

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