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Peanut Butter vs. Almond Butter
A reader recently wrote in asking, between her two favorites, which was better: peanut butter or almond butter? The question of "better" might boil down to a sipmle question of taste, but like the reader, I enjoy the flavors of both.
I decided to do a side-by-side comparison of these popular spreads to see if they differ much nutritionally.
Avoiding Peanut Butter? Try These Alternatives
This whole peanut butter recall has really put a damper on my peanut-butter-loving life. I know not all peanut butter has been recalled, but truthfully, I've used avoiding peanut butter as an excuse to branch out. One positive outcome from this salmonella scare is that I rediscovered my love for crunchy almond butter, and recently tried walnut butter for the first time.
Add Almond Butter to Your Oatmeal
When you're preparing for a day that will bring a strenuous workout or a busy morning with no time for a mid-morning snack, it's especially important to eat a filling breakfast. Oatmeal is great for these occasions, and stirring almond butter into your bowl is a delicious way to add a lot more filling protein, fiber, and flavor.
Almond butter is a healthy and tasty alternative to the old favorite, but currently controversial, peanut butter.
Nutty For Nutritional Info on Nut Butters
When I was a child, I loved peanut butter. In college I experimented with almond butter. Cashew butter, which I dabble in every once in a while, is just heavenly.
5 Things: Almond Butter
Almond Butter is one of my favorite treats. A spoonful of it with some dark chocolate chips and dried cranberries is absolutely divine and, not to mention, satisfying.
You Asked: Banana Smoothie
Smoothies are such a great treat. Especially in the heat of summer. A Sugar user recently asked for a good smoothie recipe that doesn't contain berries since she is allergic.
Almond Butter: Healthy Tastes SO Good
We all have heard about the marvelous health benefits of almonds. Not only are they high in protein and calcium, but also high in monounsaturated fat, the same healthy fats found in olive oil, which are associated with reducing your risk of heart disease. Research has proven that almonds can reduce your total cholesterol levels, and lower the LDL levels (bad cholesterol).
Snack Attack: Almond Butter and Apples
This is such a quick snack, and for that reason alone it is one of my favorites.
What you'll need:
Apples
Almond butter
Granola
Skewers
- Slice the apples, keeping the peels on.
- Strategically place the skewers in the slices, without letting the pointy part poke through.
- Spread the almond butter on one side of the apple slices.
- Sprinkle the granola on the almond butter and enjoy. Why we love it: Apples are full of fiber, so when you eat them, they fill you up and leave you feeling satisfied. Almond butter is so delicious and a great source of protein.
Peanut Butter Is Made From Peanuts, Right?
Peanut butter is quite possibly a perfect food. You can buy it just about anywhere, it's tasty, and a great source of protein.
But beware - not all peanut butters are created equal.
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Healthy Ways to Liven Up Your Oatmeal
Now that cooler temps are moving in, there's nothing like warming yourself up with a bowl of hot oatmeal. Full of whole grain fiber, this breakfast will keep you satisfied all morning. Buying plain oats is healthier than buying packets that are already sweetened, and less expensive too, but that doesn't mean you have to go without flavor.
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