{"id":2873,"date":"2022-05-11T11:55:24","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T11:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/?p=2873"},"modified":"2023-09-20T16:31:33","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T11:01:33","slug":"the-healthiest-peanut-butter-is","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/the-healthiest-peanut-butter-is\/","title":{"rendered":"The healthiest peanut butter is.."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2896 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-healthiest-peanut-butter-is_-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"835\" height=\"564\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peanut butter &#8211; you either love it or you hate it. There is no in between!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter which side you are on, you cannot deny that peanut butter is a super healthy spread.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shelves of supermarkets are filled with various types of peanut butter; from smooth to chunky, to flavoured and even organic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we all know peanut butter is healthy, which of the peanut butters available is the healthiest?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep reading to find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Peanut Butter &#8211; is it actually good for you?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we tell you about the healthiest peanut butter available, let\u2019s understand the health benefits of peanut butter and evaluate whether it is actually good for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The truth is peanut butter is high in calories, and using it in moderation &#8211; that is 2 tablespoons a day is good for you. However, consuming it in desserts and higher quantities may lead to unnecessary calorie intake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons of peanut butter contains:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.02 grams of protein<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">57 milligrams of magnesium\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">107 milligrams of phosphorus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.85 milligrams of zinc<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.21 milligrams of niacin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.17 grams of Vitamin B6<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This combination of protein, minerals and vitamins is extremely healthy and has a multitude of health benefits for your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Which Is The Healthiest Peanut Butter of them all?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While peanut butter is in theory healthy, the truth is that most peanut butters available have added preservatives, sugars and other substances that make it more calorie dense and fattening than it needs to be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plix Life\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/collection\/peanut-butters-and-bars\/173\/\">Healthy Peanut Butter<\/a> is completely natural, and contains no added sugar, flavours or any other ingredients therefore making it the healthiest peanut available. It is a low-calorie, all-natural peanut butter in a crunchy, buttery texture. It contains 9.28 grams of protein in a single serving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"single-title\"><strong>Related Article \u2013\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/know-why-peanut-butter-is-the-ultimate-superfood\/\">Know why Peanut Butter is the Ultimate Superfood<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Its benefits include:<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Rich In Antioxidants<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plix\u2019s delicious peanut butter is rich in antioxidants, Vitamins E &amp; B and minerals. It contains coumaric acid which is a powerful antioxidant, which is amplified when the peanuts are roasted before they are whipped into a butter. It is also rich in resveratrol, which has anti-cancer effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2875 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Peanut-Butter-1-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"897\" height=\"512\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Peanut-Butter-1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Peanut-Butter-1-450x256.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Peanut-Butter-1-20x11.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Peanut-Butter-1-225x128.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Peanut-Butter-1-169x96.jpg 169w, https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Peanut-Butter-1.jpg 628w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 897px) 100vw, 897px\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<h3>2. Helps You Manage Your Weight<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plix\u2019s low-fat peanut butter contains healthy fats that can help you lower the risks of weight gain and obesity. How does it help? When you consume peanut butter, it takes a long time to digest and makes you feel fuller for longer. This prevents you from snacking and feeling hungry more frequently. You can also use peanut butter in smoothies and oat bowls to make them all the more healthy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. Keeps Your Energy Levels Up<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plix\u2019s peanut butter has a higher protein content than average peanut butters. When you consume Plix\u2019s high protein peanut butter<\/span><b>, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it keeps your energy levels and productivity high.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"single-title\"><strong>Related Article \u2013 <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/peanut-butter-protein-health-benefits-of-peanut-butter\/\">Peanut butter protein: Health benefits of Peanut Butter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>4. Keeps Your Cholesterol Under Control<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plix\u2019s all-natural peanut butter is a nutty delight that helps keep your cholesterol levels in check. This is due to its high amounts of unsaturated fats, which may reduce your LDL cholesterol levels. Studies have shown that having optimal LDL levels is linked to a high intake of nuts. However, always make sure that you don\u2019t go overboard with peanut butter. Just two tablespoons a day is all you need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>5. Maintains Bone Health<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/product\/unsweetened-peanut-butter-271\/271\/\">Peanut Butter<\/a> is also a great source of copper, which is a mineral that helps promote bone health. In fact, copper can reduce risks of developing osteoporosis and even heart disease!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/\">Plix Life<\/a> peanut butter brings you that nutty crunch in every bite. Out of all the peanut butters available today, it is also the healthiest! Choose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/collection\/peanut-butters-and-bars\/173\/\">Plix Peanut Butter<\/a>, for an all natural, healthy peanut butter that will help you achieve your health goals.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Peanut butter &#8211; you either love it or you hate it. There is no in between! No matter which side you are on, you cannot deny that peanut butter is a super healthy spread. Shelves of supermarkets are filled with various types of peanut butter; from smooth to chunky, to flavoured and even organic.\u00a0 While [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":2896,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"two_page_speed":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[221,218],"tags":[],"thb-sponsors":[],"class_list":["post-2873","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-peanut-butter","category-protein"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2873","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2873"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2873\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10176,"href":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2873\/revisions\/10176"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2896"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2873"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2873"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2873"},{"taxonomy":"thb-sponsors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.plixlife.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/thb-sponsors?post=2873"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}