Celebrate March 1 with one of America's Favorites!
March 1 – Write it down. It’s….National Peanut Butter Lover's Day. What better way than a day to celebrate America's favorite sandwich spread.
Did you grow up loving peanut butter? What was your favorite thing to go with your peanut butter? Mine was toast. Nothing beat a toasted peanut butter sandwich. M-m-m-m
Peanut butter is a fantastic protein source. It’s full of vitamin E, and is a strong anti-oxidant. It also contains the right kinds of fats – the mono-unsaturated fats that help to lower your cholesterol levels.
When choosing peanut butter, reach for the natural peanut butter containing 100% peanuts, or try Alton Brown’s homemade peanut butter, which will make you wonder why you ever bought it in a jar.
Natural peanut butter will also help you to avoid added sugar, salt, and hydrogenated fats.
Here’s a quick list of the top reasons why peanut butter should top your shopping lists:
- Deserving of its National Day, Peanut butter can be used in so many recipes – from desserts to main courses, beverages, sauces, appetizers…it’s not just for sandwiches anymore!
- It’s cheap!
- Its shelf life is longer than you might imagine. Natural peanut butter can sit in your fridge for months!
- It’s filling, the stick-to-your-ribs kind of satiation.
- Back to those mono-unsaturated fats again – it’s healthy!
- Nutrients – Vitamin E, anti-oxidants, good for your skin, high protein
- 100% pure, natural Peanut Butter means NO additives or preservatives. Check your labels for 100% nuts.
- Convenient – how easy is it to slather some on some toast or celery sticks!
Check your pantry or your refrigerator. If you haven’t got a jar of peanut butter handy, run to the store. March 1st is just around the corner – and it’s time to celebrate in sticky, peanut butter style.
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