How to Reduce Cholesterol with Peanut Butter
Can peanut butter manage cholesterol? Many recommended incorporating peanut butter to diet not only for a healthy indulgence, but also to manage cholesterol.Can the PB in the PB&J actually help you monitor your cholesterol? Apparently, it does! Let's see how.
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Check out peanut butter's health benefits to reduce cholesterol
In one long-term study among women with type 2 diabetes; 45 percent were in lower risk for cardiovascular disease and heart attack when they had at least five servings of peanut butter. Not only did it control blood sugar with its dual combo of protein and unsaturated fat; it also filled you up 2 hours longer than a low-fiber, high-carb snack.
Also, Peanuts are rich in plant compounds called sterols, one of potent cholesterol buster. The sterol not only manages the heart, but it may also keep you away colon, prostate, and breast cancers.
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Consider purchasing the organic brand of peanut butter to reduce cholesterol.
Store bought peanut butter is sweetened by cane sugar. Natural and organic brands generally have no added sugar and less sodium than regular brands. And even a better choice is to make it on your own at home.
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Incorporate peanut butter to your diet to manage cholesterol levels
Many are skeptical about including peanut butter because of the saturated fat in it. Studies have shown that saturated fat isn't all bad and deadly. Saturated fat aids the body to create the HDL and the LDL. Incorporating it in moderation is OK.
Apart from the favorite peanut butter and jelly sandwich, use peanut butter as dips and spreads on whole grain bagels and waffels.
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