What are the health benefits of peanut butter?
Growing up who didn’t’ enjoy a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? So many kids are raised on PB&J. And many adults love to enjoy peanut butter sandwiches. A favorite sandwich of Elvis Presley was a peanut butter and banana sandwich. Are there health benefits to including peanut butter in your day? My sister sent me an interesting article, The Popular Sandwich Spread That Helps Prevent The Risk Of Stroke . I have heard a lot of benefits of eating peanut butter but had not heard that PB may help prevent strokes. Peanuts, peanut butter, and health: As noted in the article , about every 40 seconds someone in the US suffers from a stroke. Many factors affect stroke risk including obesity, smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, but diet also plays a role. Some foods increase one’s risk of stroke including “diets high in sodium, processed meats, and sugar-sweetened drinks”. Including peanut butter and peanuts in...