7 health Benefits of peanut butter

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Studies show that peanut butter slows down aging and promotes heart health. It can be a dieter's and a foodie's best friend. Here are 7  health benefits of peanut butter.

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Eating peanut butter suppresses hunger. It also has the enviable combination of fiber and protein that keeps you full for longer.

1. Helps Weight Loss

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Peanut butter contains more unsaturated fat than saturated fat, making it a heart-friendly food which lowers the risk of coronary heart disease.

2. Keeps Heart Healthy

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 Peanut butter fits a bodybuilder's nutrition needs perfectly by supporting intense weightlifting. It is a quick fix for energy and calories.

3. Bodybuilders' Choice

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 Peanuts have the ability of lowering LDL (bad cholesterol) and increasing HDL (good cholesterol) , thus reducing the possibility of developing gallstones.

4. May Prevent Gallstones

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According to a study by JAMA, “Eating about 2 tbsp of peanut butter at least 5 days a week can reduce the risk of developing diabetes by almost 30%."

5. Lowers Diabetes Risk

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Peanut butter has iron and calcium in abundance, which help transporting oxygen in the body and promoting healthy, strong bones.

6. Promotes Strong Bones

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Peanut is one of the foods highest in niacin or Vitamin B3, which reduces the chances of  developing Alzheimer's disease or other disorders.

7. May Protect Against Brain Disease

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