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Jewish World Review Nov. 28, 2007 / 18 Kislev 5768
Peanut butter
By Gwen Schoen
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http://www.JewishWorldReview.com | Peanut butter is a lunchbox staple. But is it a good choice from a nutrition standpoint? Here's a quiz to test your peanut butter IQ.
1. Peanut butter is a good source of protein.
True or false?
2. One serving of peanut butter has 3 mg of antioxidant vitamin E.
True or false?
3. Don't count on peanut butter for a serving of potassium.
True or false?
4. When you use natural peanut butter, you should skim off the oil that rises to the top.
True or false?
5. Research shows that eating peanuts can decrease your risk of heart disease and diabetes.
True or false?
6. The fat in peanut butter is mono-unsaturated, which is good fat.
True or false?
7. Reduced-fat peanut butter saves you a lot of calories.
True or false?
8. It's the sodium in peanut butter that could be a problem for some people.
True or false?
9. Some peanut butter has sugar added.
True or false?
Answers: 1. True. It has about 8 grams of protein per serving. 2. True; 3. False; 4. False. The oil contains valuable nutrients and heart-healthy fat. 5. True; 6. True; 7. False; 8. True; 9. True
Source: Source: Prevention magazine, October 2007