Originally published December 8 2005
Doctors recommend superfood peanut butter for growing kids
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
CentreDaily.com discusses the nutrition and history of peanut butter, and why doctors recommend the superfood for young children.
Peanut butter was developed in 1890 by an unknown St. Louis physician, for his patients who had bad teeth.
Fourteen years later, it was introduced at the St. Louis Exposition by C.H. Sumner.
The Africans ground peanuts into stews as early as the 15th century.
The Chinese have crushed peanuts into creamy sauces for centuries.
In the legume or dried bean family, peanuts are one of the best sources for protein.
These fats, compared with saturated fats, help to lower blood cholesterol levels.
Some peanut butter contains a small amount of partially hydrogenated vegetable oil to help prevent oil separation.
One ounce of peanuts provides 16 percent of your daily needs of vitamin E and contains B vitamins, such as folate.
Peanuts are a source of minerals such as magnesium, copper, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.
u Creamy peanut butter is preferred on the East Coast, while the West Coast favors chunky style.
u Peanut butter's high protein content draws moisture from your mouth, which why it sticks to the roof of your mouth.
u Spread peanut butter on a pancake and roll it up for a snack.
u Serve with bagels, sliced apples, celery or crackers.
u Spread peanut butter on a piece of bread and top with grated apples, pears or peaches; or mix together 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/2 cup raisins and 1/2 cup applesauce and spread it on bread.
u Mix together peanut butter and mashed potatoes and spread it on bread.
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