Is Peanut Butter a Healthy Food While Dieting?

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Can I eat peanut butter and still lose weight?

Often dieters are discouraged from cozying-up to peanut butter because it's high in fat which translates to 'high in calories'. In addition, a single recommended serving contains about 200 calories and sometimes even more.

However, peanut butter can indeed be a part of a healthy diet. Peanut butter is not only packed with a bit of fat, it's also packed with protein. And although the recommended serving size is teensy, a little goes a long way.

A serving of peanut butter equals 2 Tablespoons. How big is that? About the size of a golf ball.

Another plus? Peanuts have been shown in studies to reduce the risk of coronary disease.

Some more health notes for peanut butter in the daily diet:

- Some individuals are allergic to nuts, including peanuts.

- Studies indicate that people who eat peanut butter as part of a healthy diet tend to weigh less.

- Peanut butter is strong when it comes to satiety powers allowing the dieter to feel full for longer periods of a time.

- Peanut butter is a good source of dietary fiber. Crunchy peanut butter may offer more fiber benefits than smooth.

Snack Suggestion: Enjoy 1 teaspoon of peanut butter on five saltine crackers for about 150 calories.

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