Peanut butter is certainly a calorie snack but less than butter, it contains several beneficial elements for our body, such as "good fat" which helps fight against bad cholesterol, fiber, magnesium, potassium and also proteins. However, consumed in large quantities, peanut butter can also have harmful effects. Doctor Frank Lipman clarified to the American site Popsugar, that the peanut is not a nut but a legume and the difference is very important for our health. It contains phytic acid and lectins which in large quantities are difficult for our body to digest and can cause damage to the digestive system.
The production of serotonin can be particularly impacted by the consumption of peanut butter. It is 90% produced by the intestines and contributes to well-being, sleep and appetite. If we suffer from digestive problems but also from unexplained mood swings, big cravings or sleep problems, it may be our digestive system that is out of order because of the peanut. If you are a big eater of peanut butter, you can start by depriving yourself of it and see if it has an effect, or you can turn to other alternatives, such as almond butter, or walnut butter. macadamia. Even if Doctor Lipman indicates that it is always better to consume dried fruits, roasted or raw, without salt, without added sugars, and without additions of oil such as palm oil.
