Top 10 Lesser Known Health Benefits of Peanut Butter | Here's How You Can Make Peanut Butter At Home Easily

Peanut Butter has many Health benefits which are not commonly known. Peanut butter is specifically made from peanuts and peanuts contains various type of macronutrients and vitamins which are responsible for various health benefits. Top 10 lesser known health benefits of peanut butter are listed below :>

1. Peanut butter supplies all 3 types of macronutrients in 1 serving - carbohydrates, protein and fat. That's why Peanut butter is a great diet source for those people who goes to gym.

2. Peanut butter contains a certain antioxidant called resveratrol, which has been known to fight against free radicals that can cause heart disease and cancer.

3. Peanut butter  actually slows down cellular aging and promote heart health according to the research.

4. Peanut Butter protects Against Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases because peanuts are rich in niacin or vitamin B3 which is effective in these disorders

5. Peanut Butter is a fat-friendly food because it consist of higher unsaturated fat ratio than saturated fat which lowers the risk of cardiovascular disorders

6. Peanut butter contains a substance called p-coumaric acid which helps in offsetting the damage done to cells associated with cardiovascular diseases.

7. Peanut butter contains vitamin E which lowers the risk of various types of cancer.

8. Peanut butter in moderation can actually reduce the risk of gallstones by 25%. This is because a large    percentage of gallstones are cholesterol stones, which are linked to high levels of 'bad' cholesterol. Peanuts have the ability of lowering LDL (bad cholesterol) and increasing 'good' cholesterol i.e. HDL, thereby reducing    the possibility of developing gallstones.

9. Peanuts and peanut butter acts as anti-diabetic agents because they affect blood sugar control positively and    help decrease the risk of diabetes.

10. Peanut butter contains high amount of calcium and Iron which are important for transporting oxygen in the blood and promoting healthy, strong bones.

       
       HERE'S HOW YOU CAN MADE PEANUT BUTTER AT HOME EASILY...

**Ingredients which are needed to make Peanut Butter are listed below :>

> 100 Gram Roasted Peanuts

> 1 Teaspoon Table Salt

> 2 teaspoons honey

> 2 tablespoons peanut oil

# How to make Roasted Peanuts:

> 100 Gram in-shell raw peanuts

> Tablespoons peanut oil

> 1 to 2 Tablespoons Table salt

**Procedure to make a perfect Peanut Butter

1. Place the peanuts, salt and honey into the bowl of a food processor. Process for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Place the lid back on and continue to process while slowly drizzling in the oil and process until the mixture is smooth, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Place the peanut butter in an airtight container and store in    the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

3. Rinse the peanuts under cool water to remove excess dirt. Pat dry and place in a large bowl and toss with the peanut oil and salt until well coated.

4. Place on 2 half sheet pans, making sure to spread them out into a single layer. Roast in the oven for 30 to 35    minutes, rotating the pans halfway through cooking. Once you remove the peanuts from the oven, let them cool slightly before eating. They will continue to "cook" and become crunchy as they cool.

5. If using peanuts to make peanut butter, remove shells and discard. Remove the skin by rubbing the peanuts    together in your hands held over a salad spinner, allowing the peanuts and skins to fall into the bowl. Once    the skin has been loosened from all of the peanuts close the salad spinner and spin until all of the skin has    been separated from the peanuts.