{"id":3262,"date":"2021-12-02T22:55:02","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T22:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fitadelphia.com\/?p=3262"},"modified":"2021-12-02T22:55:02","modified_gmt":"2021-12-02T22:55:02","slug":"6-reasons-you-should-never-eat-peanut-butter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fitadelphia.com\/index.php\/2021\/12\/02\/6-reasons-you-should-never-eat-peanut-butter\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Reasons You Should NEVER Eat Peanut Butter!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By : Jon Yaneff<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cTake me out to the ball game. Take me out with the crowd. Show me your peanuts and Cracker Jacks. I don\u2019t care if I never get back.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These classic lyrics to \u201cTake Me Out to the Ball Game\u201d directly link peanuts with America\u2019s pastime of baseball. Should the song\u2019s lyrics be changed to reflect a healthier America?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peanut butter is one of those foods that you just can\u2019t seem to remove from the top of your mouth. Maybe there\u2019s a good reason why this so-called healthy food gets stuck. Is there a chance it shouldn\u2019t belong there? Is peanut butter actually good or bad for you? Know the complete facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peanuts have been deceiving you this whole time. I bet you even think they are nuts! Peanuts are actually part of the legume family. They have lived a long, storied history for thousands of years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Peanut Butter Nutrition Table<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Peanuts and peanut butter contain monounsaturated fats, which are linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. They are also high in nutrients such as manganese, tryptophan<\/a>, niacin (vitamin B3), folate, vitamin E, and copper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peanut butter was promoted as a healthy food, high in protein<\/a> and low in carbohydrates, and although it does have those benefits, today there are potential dangers and risks associated with peanuts and peanut butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s enough of what makes peanuts and peanut butter a healthy food. I\u2019m here to tell you why you shouldn\u2019t be consuming this tiny legume, whether it\u2019s crunchy or smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 Reasons You Should Remove Peanut and Peanut Butter from Your Diet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Peanut Butter Could Contain Trans Fats<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you purchase peanut butter, always check the label. Like with any processed product, the fewer ingredients, the better. With a lot of generic peanut butter brands, sugar and hydrogenated (trans) fats are typically added for flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Natural Peanut Butter Isn\u2019t Better<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The better peanut butter brands on the market include those with only peanuts and a little salt and are either natural or organic\u2014or so you think. That\u2019s because even in its most natural form, peanut butter is still detrimental to your health. It is more susceptible to toxic mold growth because it is less processed, which is ironic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Society thinks the more natural, the better. In most cases this is true; however, all commercially produced peanut butter must go through aflatoxin testing before going to market. This is true, even if it is natural, organic, or straight from the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Toxic Fungus Allergies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

So, you\u2019re allergic to peanuts. No, you\u2019re not\u2014you\u2019re allergic to the toxic fungus found within the peanut. Peanuts are one of eight major food allergens in the U.S. The peanut allergy<\/a> can usually be linked to the natural mold aflatoxin, which can damage the liver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also a potent carcinogen, which can potentially cause cancer. Removing this so-called healthy food from your diet also means you are cutting down on the toxic load exposure from the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Peanut Crops Are Heavily Contaminated with Pesticides<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Other than aflatoxin, there are even more nutty problems to worry about. Non-organic peanuts and peanut butters are also contaminated with pesticides. This is a concern because peanuts have a very light shell, which can easily leach to outside materials. Conventional peanuts have a very high pesticide rate, as well as other chemical contaminants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Too Much Omega-6<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Omega-6, or linoleic acid, is an essential fatty acid, and is normally an important component for cardiovascular health, mental function, and energy production. But when your omega-6 is too high, it can result in inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a huge problem when every day you eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Every 28 g (one-ounce serving) of peanuts contains 4,000 mg of omega-6. It\u2019s more difficult to obtain omega-3<\/strong> in the conventional diet with fish and flaxseed being primary sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Oxalates Cause Health Risks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Peanuts also contain another natural substance called oxalates. When we eat peanuts or peanut butter and the oxalates become too concentrated in the body\u2019s fluids, they will crystallize and lead to health problems. It is recommended that people with gallbladder issues or with untreated or existing kidney problems avoid <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatives to Peanut Butter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You shouldn\u2019t consume toxic peanuts because there are other options. Tree nuts are less toxic and can also be made into butter such as almonds; however, tree nuts are also one of the major food allergens in the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for healthy butters, sunflower seed or pumpkin seed butters are another option. Sunflower seeds help lower blood pressure<\/a>, while pumpkin seeds assist with heart disease prevention and reduce the risk of cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sunflower seeds are a much better option for a ball game and you should also try it on your organic whole grain toast. The bottom line is that there are several concerns with peanut butter and its toxins, so it would be more beneficial to your health if you just skipped the Skippy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By : Jon Yaneff \u201cTake me out to the ball game. Take me out with the crowd. Show me your peanuts and Cracker Jacks. I don\u2019t care if I never get back.\u201d These classic lyrics to \u201cTake Me Out to the Ball Game\u201d directly link peanuts with America\u2019s pastime of baseball. Should the song\u2019s lyrics be<\/p>\n

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