Best All Natural Creamy Peanut Butters
Anything natural is considerably healthier and peanut butter is certainly no different. When buying peanut butters, the more "raw" the variety, the healthier the contents. Natural or raw peanut butter retains the nutrients found in the skin of peanuts. Generally, the skin is what protects the nut and is what serves to protect the contents (this is the same for fruit). Conversely, highly processed peanut butters contain added fats (mostly trans fats) and many preservatives, which when poorly stored or badly prepared can cause illness -- the likes of which has been frequently publicized in the media.
Why it's best:
Someone's mom (Katie is her name and she's a vegetarian) actually created this delicious, healthy peanut butter. The Naturally Nutty recipe contains, not only peanuts, but organic, heart healthy flax and hemp seeds. Naturally Nutty peanut butter is void of cholesterol, ... read full review
Why it's a best pick:
Prior to being introduced to Naturally Nutty, Smart Balance was my peanut butter of choice. The smooth consistency makes it not only ideal for smoothies (I used two tablespoons), but perfect for an evening pick-me-up when spread on toasted Ezekiel 4:9® Organic Sprouted W...
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Why it's a best pick:
Earth Balance peanut butter contains agave syrup. This light and low glycemic, natural sweetener (also called "honey water") will not leave you with the unpleasant after taste found in many other sweeteners, making Earth Balance peanut butter ideal for cooking and ...
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