Peanut Butter - Good for Your Health

Posted by Wide-Body at 10/26/2008 11:01 PM
Categories: Health

Researchers speculate that the unsaturated fats in nuts -- and nut butters -- may partly explain the big dip in diabetes risk. These healthy fats may somehow improve insulin sensitivity and keep your blood sugar stable. The fiber and magnesium in nuts may also decrease insulin demand and resistance.

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An added bonus of eating peanut butter? Staying slim. The study participants did, especially when they used nut products to replace other fatty foods, like chips.

http://www.realage.com/ct/eat-smart/food-and-nutrition/tip/6883

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