How many people like peanut butter? Quite a few actually. Peanut butter is one of the most popular nut butters around. But what about almond butter? Almond butter is certainly lesser known but its nutritional value should be noted. It is high in protein and unlike peanut butter, is one nut that is categorized as alkaline. Alkaline foods are less likely to cause inflammation and therefore, disease and illness in the body. Almond butter also contains monounsaturated fats, which are healthy for the heart and help to control blood sugar. Almonds contain Vitamin E, magnesium, and fiber as well.
Peanut butter is one of the most toxic butters to consume, even when organic as it contains a substance known as aflatoxins which cause cancer and attack the liver. It is one of the most dangerous food-borne toxins to be found. Some reports exist claiming that eating certain brands of organic peanut butter are safe, but I don't believe this data has been absolutely confirmed. You have to research and then make an educated decision.
In the meantime, until peanut butter's good name is cleared, try almond butter. It's a good choice for health.
For more information on issues with peanut butter, read this article on Agriculture Society.
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I couldn't agree with you more. In fact, for years I chose almond butter over peanut butter for my young children. But when they went to school and tried Skippy they no longer wanted almond butter. That's what inspired me to create a smooth, no-stir version of almond butter called Barney Butter. Barney Butter has the consistency, texture and convenience of conventional peanut butters (with no refregeration either) and you get all the nutritional benefits of almonds as you so well pointed out. You can purchase Barney Butter at Whole Foods, Henry's and other stores in Ca, Or, Wa, Az, Nv,or on line at www.barneybutter.com
I couldn't agree with you more. In fact, for years I chose almond butter over peanut butter for my young children. But when they went to school and tried Skippy they no longer wanted almond butter. That's what inspired me to create a smooth, no-stir version of almond butter called Barney Butter. Barney Butter has the consistency, texture and convenience of conventional peanut butters (with no refregeration either) and you get all the nutritional benefits of almonds as you so well pointed out. You can purchase Barney Butter at Whole Foods, Henry's and other stores in Ca, Or, Wa, Az, Nv,or on line at www.barneybutter.com
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