Delicious right off the spoon and extremely versatile, it’s no wonder peanut butter is one of the top-logged foods on MyFitnessPal. As long as you’re not allergic to it (obviously), the spread is a good source of plant-based protein, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats. In general, people who eat more peanuts (and nuts in general) have a lower risk of heart disease and obesity, according to a review in the British Journal of Nutrition and a study in the European Journal of Nutrition.
However, peanut butter is also calorie-dense and high in saturated fats (which boost your LDL or bad cholesterol levels), so it’s best enjoyed in moderation along with other healthy nut butters like almond butter and sunflower seed butter.
