Peanut butter is a protein-rich spread which is made from ground peanuts that have been roasted and blended into a thick paste. The final product contains a variety of nutrients that beneficial to the health in many ways. Peanut butter is an excellent source of plant-based protein, which is beneficial for vegetarians and vegans. Furthermore, peanut butter contains antioxidants that help lower your risk of several chronic diseases.

Peanut butter has many other proven health benefits including:

• Satiating hunger and helping with weight loss
• Improving cardiovascular health
• Lowering the risk of certain types of cancers like stomach, colon, lung and liver cancer.
• Lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes
• Prevention of gallstones
• Promotion of strong bones
• Helping lower cholesterol levels
• Good source of certain vitamins like Vitamins A, E and B6.
• Promoting skin and hair health
• Helping maintain a strong immune system

Uses

Peanut butter has a wide range of uses notable among them being its use as a margarine substitute, spread on pancakes, making salad dressing, cookies, milk shakes, peanut butter cup cakes and many more. It is also used for variety of indigenous Ghanaian and African soups.