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By: HELEN W. SMITH
Extension Agent, Home Economics
Peanut butter makes a great sandwich, but why stop there? The appealing aroma, rich flavor and creamv texture make it ideal for baking or stirring into other recipes.
Nutrition
Peanut butter is rich in protein needed by children for growth and at all ages for tissue repair and maintenance. Its fat is a good source of the essential polyunsaturated fatty acids. Peanut butter also supplies the B vitamins, especially niacin.
Served as a main dish items, one fourth cup of peanut butter may be used in place of one serving of meat.
Even though its nutritious peanut butter is relatively high in calories. One tablespoon of creamy or chuck style peanut butter is approximately 100 calories.
Packed With Protein
Protein is a vital part of living muscle tissue and one of our most important nutrients. Proteins are a complex group of food components in that not one, but many proteins exist. Each differs slightly from the others because they are a combination of simpler chemicals called amino acids.
The value of proteins is classified in terms of their amino acid composition. Of the twenty or more amino acids that are known, our bodies essential amino acids. These must be present in the foods we eat. The proteins in fish, poultry and meat contain all the essential amino acids and therefore are considered to be excellent protein foods.
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