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5 Things That Can Happen When You Eat a Lot of Peanut Butter - Eat This, Not That
There is such a thing as "too much of a good thing," and eating PB in excess can come with some risks.
In a time when we're staying at home more and avoiding excess trips to the grocery store, many of our favorite pantry staples—like creamy, melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter—are pulling double snacktime duty.
But even pre-pandemic, peanut butter has long been one of America's most-loved and versatile foods. You can spread it on a banana or celery for a protein-and-fiber-packed snack, you can add it to breakfast smoothies and dessert recipes for extra flavor, and there's no shame in enjoying a few spoonfuls of yumminess on its own.
When not overly processed (like some commercial brands), peanut butter is a very healthy food that boasts tons of nutrients and health benefits, and can even help with weight loss. However, there is such a thing as "too much of a good thing" and eating peanut butter in excess can come with some risks.
There is such a thing as "too much of a good thing," and eating PB in excess can come with some risks.
In a time when we're staying at home more and avoiding excess trips to the grocery store, many of our favorite pantry staples—like creamy, melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter—are pulling double snacktime duty.
But even pre-pandemic, peanut butter has long been one of America's most-loved and versatile foods. You can spread it on a banana or celery for a protein-and-fiber-packed snack, you can add it to breakfast smoothies and dessert recipes for extra flavor, and there's no shame in enjoying a few spoonfuls of yumminess on its own.
When not overly processed (like some commercial brands), peanut butter is a very healthy food that boasts tons of nutrients and health benefits, and can even help with weight loss. However, there is such a thing as "too much of a good thing" and eating peanut butter in excess can come with some risks.