{"id":232468,"date":"2021-03-22T14:28:46","date_gmt":"2021-03-22T13:28:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/?p=232468"},"modified":"2024-05-01T16:19:30","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T14:19:30","slug":"peanut-butter-how-to-pick-the-best-and-what-impact-it-has-on-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/peanut-butter-how-to-pick-the-best-and-what-impact-it-has-on-your-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Peanut Butter: How to Pick the Best One, and What Impact It Has on Your Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/peanut-butter-how-to-pick-the-best-and-what-impact-it-has-on-your-health\/#The_history_of_peanut_butter\" title=\"The history of peanut butter\">The history of peanut butter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/peanut-butter-how-to-pick-the-best-and-what-impact-it-has-on-your-health\/#Peanut_butter_nutrition_values\" title=\"Peanut butter nutrition values\">Peanut butter nutrition values<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/peanut-butter-how-to-pick-the-best-and-what-impact-it-has-on-your-health\/#High_vs_low_quality_peanut_butter\" title=\"High vs low quality peanut butter\">High vs low quality peanut butter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/peanut-butter-how-to-pick-the-best-and-what-impact-it-has-on-your-health\/#General_advantages_of_eating_100_peanut_butter\" title=\"General advantages of eating 100% peanut butter\">General advantages of eating 100% peanut butter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/peanut-butter-how-to-pick-the-best-and-what-impact-it-has-on-your-health\/#Peanut_butter_and_working_out\" title=\"Peanut butter and working out\">Peanut butter and working out<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/peanut-butter-how-to-pick-the-best-and-what-impact-it-has-on-your-health\/#Tasty_recipes_using_peanut_butter\" title=\"Tasty recipes using peanut butter\">Tasty recipes using peanut butter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/peanut-butter-how-to-pick-the-best-and-what-impact-it-has-on-your-health\/#Summary\" title=\"Summary\">Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>To many of us, <strong>peanut butter<\/strong> is one of the favourite foodstuffs found in the kitchen. It&#8217;s tasty, creamy, and versatile: as a part of breakfast or a delicious dessert, or to add flavour to meat. The great taste isn&#8217;t, however, all it has to offer. Peanut butter is a <strong>rich source of healthy fats as well as protein.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It is its nutritional qualities that make it a <strong>staple in the world of fitness<\/strong>. But have you ever wondered about its origins, how the wide variety of peanut butters differ from one another and how to pick the best one? We promise that by the time you finish reading this article, you&#8217;ll have the answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_history_of_peanut_butter\"><\/span>The history of peanut butter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first historical evidence of peanut butter dates back to the age of ancient Incas and Aztecs. They would be the first peoples to <strong>process roasted peanuts into a paste<\/strong>, still significantly different from today&#8217;s butters. The invention of peanut butter as we know it now, however, associates with several names. It was <strong>first patented&nbsp; in 1884<\/strong> by the Canadian chemist Marcellus Gilmore Edson, whose <strong>heated mill would grind roasted peanuts into a buttery substance<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-6659874-_-OK-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"The best peanut butter\" class=\"wp-image-231282\" style=\"width:843px;height:562px\" title=\"The best peanut butter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-6659874-_-OK-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-6659874-_-OK-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-6659874-_-OK-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-6659874-_-OK-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the peanut delicacy wouldn&#8217;t achieve any commercial success until later, when it passed through the hands of George A. Bayle, a businessman, whose profitable plan was born, according to several sources, after he had met <strong>John Harvey Kellog, the famed father of peanut butter<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Kellog patented his own recipe in 1895. As a doctor, he prescribed peanut butter to those of his <strong>patients, who couldn&#8217;t ingest solid food<\/strong>, firmly believing that <strong>proper nutrition<\/strong> is the <strong>key to their return to health<\/strong>. His version of peanut butter was, however, made of peanuts that were first boiled instead of roasted, as they normally are today.&nbsp;<span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[1\u20133]<\/span>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peanut_butter_nutrition_values\"><\/span>Peanut butter nutrition values<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/100-peanut-butter-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Peanut butter <\/a><\/strong>can easily be a part of a healthy and balanced diet. Not only is it helpful for <strong>gaining weight<\/strong>, it can also effectively make its way to a diet designed for <strong>weight loss, too!<\/strong>&nbsp; Its major advantage is the <strong>high content of protein, <\/strong>as well as of<strong> vitamins and minerals<\/strong>. It is, though, also very rich in calories, and has to be consumed in moderation. Even though its high content of fat might be in the category of what&#8217;s called the &#8220;good fats&#8221;, it is, nevertheless, still fat.<span style=\"text-align: inherit\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[4]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual serving size of peanut butter is <strong>2 table spoons (about 32g)<\/strong>. This serving contains roughly the following amount of nutrients<span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[5]<\/span>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table caption-align-center is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><p>Nutrition Facts<\/p><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">100 g<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">32 g<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Calories<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">596 kcal<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">190,7 kcal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Total fat<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">46 g<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15,7 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Saturated fat<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6,8 g<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2,1 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Total carbohydrates<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14 g<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4,4 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sugars<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6,6 g<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2,1 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dietary fibre<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">9,1 g<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2,9 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Protein<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">27 g<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">8,6 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Salt<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0 g<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0 g<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Any typical peanut butter also boasts a decent amount of vitamins and minerals. Per 100g it usually contains:&nbsp;<strong>vitamin E (9 mg), vitamin B3 (13,4 mg), vitamin B6 (0,5 mg), magnesium (154 mg), phosphorus (358 mg), zinc (2,9 mg) <\/strong>and<strong> manganese 1,5 mg.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[22]&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When consuming a serving of typical size you should also keep in mind the amount of saturated fats. According to WHO, <strong>saturated fats should make only about 10% of your entire calorie intake<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These are mainly found in animal products, such as smoked meats, butters or other fatty milk products, although they can be also found in plant products such as coconut fat. WHO recommends consuming a maximum of 22 g a day. The American Heart Association, however, takes a much more strict stance, <strong>capping this number&nbsp;at 13 g.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to mention though, that as it is the case with any food, we have to <strong>look at its contents as a whole.<\/strong>&nbsp; Just because a product contains saturated fats, it doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean it is bad for your health. In the case of peanut butter, the <strong>unhealthy fats represent only about 20%<\/strong> of the entire fat content, the <strong>rest of which is the healthy fats.<\/strong> <strong>A similar ratio is found in olive oil.<\/strong>&nbsp; Eating peanut butter isn&#8217;t therefore particularly worrisome when it comes to potential health risks.&nbsp;<span data-mce-style=\"color: #ff6600;\" style=\"color: #ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[4] [6] [13] [19]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"style\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link data-no-optimize=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n    <h2>\n        You might be interested in these products:    <\/h2>\n\n    <div data-app=\"recommended\" data-products=\"5951,28384,46372,28773,7471,40024,30947,6624,30162,37023,46234,46228,8136,5333\" ><\/div>\n\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\"><\/script>\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_vs_low_quality_peanut_butter\"><\/span>High vs low quality peanut butter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When shopping for any foods, it is always important to <strong>look for high quality<\/strong> products. Peanut butter is not an exception. The golden rule of picking up truly healthy peanut butter is that it should contain <strong>as few ingredients as possible<\/strong>, which means the particular product went through the least amount of processing. <strong>The best quality peanut butter contains one and only ingredient &#8211; peanuts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Peanut butters of <strong>lesser quality<\/strong> usually contain <strong>added sugar, salt, food preservatives <\/strong>or<strong> palm oil<\/strong>. This ultimately contributes to degradation of their nutritional properties and raises the amount of substances that are potentially risky for your health. &nbsp;<span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[7]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_advantages_of_eating_100_peanut_butter\"><\/span>General advantages of eating 100% peanut butter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/peanuts-unroasted-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Peanuts<\/a> are associated with effects that can positively impact your health. Among the most well-known are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p>1. <strong>Improves cardiovascular health<\/strong><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Heart disease is one of the leading death causes. Peanuts contain a lot of healthy nutrients such as <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/magnesium\" class=\"ek-link\">magnesium<\/a>, niacin, copper, or oleic acid. Several studies point towards <strong>peanuts, along with other nuts, having beneficial effects in terms of helping prevent cardiovascular diseases.&nbsp;<\/strong><span data-mce-style=\"color: #ff6600;\" style=\"color: #ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[8\u201310]<\/span>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is something you should consider within the larger context of healthy lifestyle and eating habits, which is something you can read about here:<br> <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/what-is-a-healthy-diet-and-how-to-learn-to-eat-healthy\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"What Is a Healthy Diet and How to Learn to Eat Healthily? &nbsp; (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>What Is a Healthy Diet and How to Learn to Eat Healthily? <\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><strong>2. Lowers your cholesterol<\/strong><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A study published in&nbsp;Journal of Food Science and Technology shows that peanuts can be a great source of&nbsp;resveratrol, phenolic acid, flavonoids and phytosterols. These bioactive substances, coupled with healthy fats, can<strong> impact your lipid profile beneficially.<\/strong> &nbsp;<span data-mce-style=\"color: #ff6600;\" style=\"color: #ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[11]<\/span>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Together with <strong>eating healthily, these help you lower the presence of risk substances, such as saturated or trans unsaturated fatty acids.<\/strong> Add <strong>active lifestyle<\/strong>, and <strong>your lipid spectrum will shape up considerably<\/strong>, thus lowering your bad LDL cholesterol, balancing it out with the good, HDL cholesterol instead.&nbsp; <span data-mce-style=\"color: #ff6600;\" style=\"color: #ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[20]<\/span>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pexels-pixabay-236834-1-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"General advantages of eating 100% peanut butter\" class=\"wp-image-231116\" style=\"width:843px;height:562px\" title=\"General advantages of eating 100% peanut butter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pexels-pixabay-236834-1-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pexels-pixabay-236834-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pexels-pixabay-236834-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pexels-pixabay-236834-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><strong>3.<\/strong> C<strong>an lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes<\/strong><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Research shows that eating peanut butter can, as a part of healthy and balanced diet tailored to your individual needs, help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, thanks to the <strong>unsaturated fats which can improve your sensitivity to insulin.<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong> <\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[12]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to avoid raising your calorie intake, <strong>it is recommended to eat nuts regularly<\/strong>&nbsp;as a substitute to refined wheat products or processed red meat. &nbsp;<span data-mce-style=\"color: #ff6600;\" style=\"color: #ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[12]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to learn more about other ways to improve your sensitivity to insulin, make sure to check out our article <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/insulin-sensitivity-how-to-increase-it-and-prevent-insulin-resistance\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Insulin Sensitivity &#8211; How to Improve It and Avoid Insulin Resistance<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><strong>4. Rich in antioxidants<\/strong><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Raw peanuts contain <strong>antioxidants, which counteract harmful effects of free radicals.<\/strong> As you know, most peanut butters are made of roasted peanuts. Studies show that the process of <strong>roasting helps increase the contents of antioxidants in peanuts by 22%<\/strong>. Roasted peanuts can therefore contain an amount of antioxidants similar to that of strawberries or blackberries. <span data-mce-style=\"color: #ff6600;\" style=\"color: #ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[11] [14]&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/unnamed-1124x750.jpg\" alt=\"Peanut butter is rich in antioxidants\" class=\"wp-image-231131\" style=\"width:843px;height:563px\" title=\"Peanut butter is rich in antioxidants\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/unnamed-1124x750.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/unnamed-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/unnamed-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/unnamed-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peanut_butter_and_working_out\"><\/span>Peanut butter and working out<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Peanut butter is not only beneficial to your overall health, but it also holds advantages specific to sports and exercise. Athletes all around the world rely on peanut butter to supply them with <strong>long lasting energy during their performance.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[15]&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Below we&#8217;ll discuss the advantages of eating peanut butter for those of you who actively work out or do sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Helps with weight reduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though peanut butter contains a high amount of calories, it can be part of your diet. In fact, it has been shown that it can help with weight loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the studies published in 2018 sees a positive correlation between eating nuts and lowered weight gain in both children and adults. Within the span of 5 years, the study observed a <strong>diminished risk of overweight or obesity in those of its participants, who ate more nuts, including peanuts.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[16]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking back at the nutritional facts of peanut butter, this might be due to its <strong>richness in fats, protein and dietary fiber<\/strong>, which help you <strong>feel satiated <\/strong>for a longer time. A study enlisting participants from among obese women showed, that the <strong>participants whose high-carb breakfasts were enriched with peanut butter reported less food cravings throughout their day<\/strong>. <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><span data-mce-style=\"color: #ff6600;\" style=\"color: #ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[21]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This effect can be achieved with a variety of nut butters. You can find our grand overview of nut butters in this article:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/nut-butters-their-benefits-nutritional-values-and-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Nut Butters, Their Differences, Nutritional Values, and Benefits.&nbsp; (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Nut Butters, Their Differences, Nutritional Values, and Benefits.&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Great source of nutrition after your workout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts agree that a post-workout snack in form of peanut butter provides a great <strong>source of healthy fats, protein and other nutrients that help with regeneration.<\/strong> The calories contained within will <strong>resupply your tired muscles<\/strong> and the wealth of <strong>micronutrients will help prevent malnutrition<\/strong> after hard work. The best post-workout strategy, however, remains with <strong>fast absorbing protein foods, which can be enriched with peanut butter.<\/strong> We&#8217;ll further discuss its other uses below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, it&#8217;s important to keep the high calorie content in mind. If you&#8217;ve decided to add peanut butter into your diet, make sure to <strong>adjust your servings to your weight goals<\/strong>, whether it is losing far or gaining muscle mass. &nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[17]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FullSizeRender-1-1124x749.jpeg\" alt=\"Peanut butter is a great source of nutrients after workout\" class=\"wp-image-231156\" style=\"width:843px;height:562px\" title=\"Peanut butter is a great source of nutrients after workout\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FullSizeRender-1-1124x749.jpeg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FullSizeRender-1-400x267.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FullSizeRender-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FullSizeRender-1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Good calories at a good price<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you count yourself among hungry, hard-working athletes, your caloric intake can climb up to over 3000 kcal a day. Peanut butters are among the <strong>cheapest athletic fuels<\/strong> that can be enjoyed any time of the day, which can help you <strong>increase your energy intake <\/strong>and help you gain weight in form of muscle mass, especially <strong>if you are one of the so-called &#8220;hardgainers&#8221;<\/strong>, whose body doesn&#8217;t develop muscle so easily.&nbsp;<span data-mce-style=\"color: #ff6600;\" style=\"color: #ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[18]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Rich in protein necessary for muscle building<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Peanut butter is a go-to for many athletes looking to gain muscle mass. It is a<strong> high-quality source of energy and protein<\/strong>, both of which play <strong>a crucial role in building and maintaining of muscles<\/strong>. While peanut butter isn&#8217;t a primary source of protein out there, it certainly is one of the foods that can boost your protein intake on the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in learning more about muscle building, do not miss our article <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/when-and-how-much-of-protein-to-take-for-achieving-maximum-result\/?utm_source=facebook&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=COM-FBNF-blog\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Protein &#8211; When and How Much to Eat for Maximum Results<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/food-3126527_1280-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"Peanut butter nutrition facts\" class=\"wp-image-231074\" style=\"width:843px;height:562px\" title=\"Peanut butter nutrition facts\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/food-3126527_1280-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/food-3126527_1280-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/food-3126527_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tasty_recipes_using_peanut_butter\"><\/span>Tasty recipes using peanut butter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the great things about peanut butter is that it tastes amazing on its own. But it&#8217;s even better when you can work it into a delicious recipe. It&#8217;s stellar not only for baking <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fitness-recipe-oat-cake-with-apples-and-peanut-butter%C2%A0\/?secret=u1qS2TVfdbKuPeuxrEQKwbTDzBvlViRE\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>pies<\/strong><\/a>, cookies or brownies, or as a key ingredient in smoothies and ice creams, but in a whole bunch other foods as well. Wherever you choose to use it, it will not only lend its delicious flavour, but also supply a solid dose of vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and other nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For an overview of the many different ways you can use peanut butter in your kitchen, check out&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/10-amazing-peanut-butter-recipes\/?utm_source=facebook&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=COM-FBNF-blog\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>10 Amazing Recipes with Peanut Butter.<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GymBeam recipes using peanut butter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for even more inspiration, here&#8217;s a bunch of other recipes using peanut butter that we&#8217;ve prepared for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fitness-recipe-low-carb-peanut-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Fitness Recipe: Low-Carb Peanut Cookies<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fitness-recipe-chocolate-cups-filled-with-peanut-butter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Fitness Recipe: Chocolate Muffins Filled with Peanut Butter<\/strong><\/a> &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fitness-recipe-curd-bundt-cake-with-peanut-butter-and-cocoa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Fitness Recipe: Cottage Cheese-Based Bundt Cake with Peanut Butter and Cocoa<\/strong><\/a> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fitness-recipe-healthy-pumpkin-crumpets-with-peanut-cream-and-fruit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Fitness Recipe: Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes with Peanut Butter and fruit<\/a><\/strong> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"744\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Arasidove-maslo-5-1124x744.jpg\" alt=\"GymBeam recipes with peanut butter\" class=\"wp-image-231175\" style=\"width:843px;height:558px\" title=\"GymBeam recipes with peanut butter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Arasidove-maslo-5-1124x744.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Arasidove-maslo-5-400x265.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Arasidove-maslo-5.jpg 1510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Peanut butter is an extraordinarily tasty, creamy foodstuff with a rich history, originally <strong>used for medicinal purposes, <\/strong>which has maintained its great popularity to this day. It boasts <strong>considerable levels of high quality nutrients, protein, healthy fats, <\/strong>as well as <strong>vitamins and minerals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to that, it can be of <strong>great help in fulfilling your fitness goals.<\/strong> You should, however, always go for <strong>high quality, 100% pure peanut butters<\/strong>, <strong>the only ingredient of which is peanuts and nothing else<\/strong>. Any added substances, such as sugar, salt, or palm oil are in truth just undesirable stuffing, which only diminishes peanut butter&#8217;s otherwise great health benefits you can enjoy in a rich variety of foods both sweet and savory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Love peanut butter? Do you enjoy it on its own or as a part of your favorite recipe? 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