Non-hydrogenated oil
Hydrogenation is the process of passing heated vegetable oil through hydrogen molecules. The purpose is to thicken the oil. Ordinary peanut butter contains completely and/or partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. When an oil is completely hydrogenated, it will become a solid, just like shortening. When it is partially hydrogenated, it is still liquid, but it becomes thicker. Manufacturers add these oils to their peanut butter to prevent separation and keep the peanut butter smooth.
The problem with hydrogenated oils is that they contain trans fatty acids, which your body does not need. According to the American Heart Association, trans fatty acids will increase your total cholesterol level.
sugar-free
The second ingredient of most brands of peanut butter is sugar. Freshly ground peanut butter contains no sugar. The manufacturer added sugar to peanut butter to make it sweeter. Sugar is just an empty calorie, unless you burn it at once, you will get fat. According to the American Diabetes Association, excessive consumption of sugar can also lead to hyperglycemia, which may cause symptoms of type 2 diabetes or lead to type 2 diabetes.
Salt free
Other peanut butter also contains salt, even natural organic peanut butter sold in stores. Natural peanut butter does not contain any salt. According to the American Heart Association, a high-sodium diet may lead to heart disease because it increases blood pressure.
nutrimental
Freshly ground peanut butter is more nutritious than ordinary peanut butter, because every time you eat it, you will eat 10% more peanuts than other bad ingredients. 65,438+0 ounces of peanuts, about 65,438+0 tablespoons of homemade peanut butter, containing recommended fiber, protein, vitamin E, folic acid, nicotinic acid, thiamine, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus and copper. Unfortunately, it can provide 159 calories and more than 20% fat intake (14g) based on a 2000-calorie diet. According to the National Nutrition Database of USDA, only 2 grams of fat is saturated.