I love peanut butter! And it's not only delicious, it's nutritious! All-natural peanut and almond butters are considered to be of the healthiest foods as they're loaded with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and pack a protein-rich punch. When choosing your nut butter, opt for one whose lone ingredient is nuts (almonds or peanuts).
The only negative of all-natural nut butters is these foods are calorie dense which is a result of the fat content. A typical serving (2 Tbsp) contains 190 calories, 140 of which come from fat (albeit, healthy fat).
To reduce the amount of fat in a typical jar of peanut butter, simply drain the separated oil from the top of the jar immediately after opening. By doing so, you can remove as much as 5 tablespoons from a 16 oz. jar, which is equivalent to 75 grams of fat or 675 calories! This is approximately 1/3 of the overall fat content!
Happy Snacking!
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