Is There Any Heart Healty Alternative To Your Favorite Spread?
Mayonnaise, cream cheese, and any other tasty spread that are favored by people in the past are quickly replaced by nut butters. And the growing concern over peanut allergies and aflatoxin a harmful mould found in peanuts will definitely arouse interest in creating alternatives to a favorite comfort food. All nut butters share the stellar nutritional profile of peanut butter. Some are even better. Nut butters are loaded with vitamin E, fiber, magnesium, zinc, iron, and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which can help the blood thin and prevent platelets from clotting and sticking to arterial walls. According to research, women who eat nuts are 40 percent less likely to die from heart disease than those who never eat nuts. In fact, nearly all nuts are high in naturally occurring cholesterol-lowering compounds called phytosterols. So, nut and nut butter lovers who consume several times a week tend to have a healthier ratio of good to bad cholesterol...