contains the right kind of fat. Roughly 50% of the fat in peanut monounsaturated. Unsaturated fats can help lower LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) levels in the blood without affecting the HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol). Research shows that people who eat a greater percentage of monounsaturated fats lower their risk of heart disease, asthma, alzheimers disease, breast cancer and even deprese nsion.
Research shows that women who eat at least 5 ounces of nuts per week were only 65% as likely to suffer from coronary disease as women who avoided nuts.
Be aware, in buying peanut butter chose one that is the natural kind or the type that is just peanuts and salt. These types have oils that rise to the top.
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