It doesn’t matter what the reasoning is, any study that suggests eating peanut butter gets our attention.
A recent experiment apparently found that snacking on peanut butter or peanuts up to four times a week could help to combat obesity.
The 12-week study (conducted by the University of Houston Department of Health and Human Performance, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Woman’s University) involved Hispanic children aged 11-13 at risk of being overweight or obese.
According to , it was found that those who followed an eating plan that included a snack of peanuts or peanut butter three to four times a week reduced their Body Mass Index, compared to those who had the snack less than once a week.
Researcher concluded that, while snacking can be unhealthy, consuming peanut butter or peanuts can be a healthier alternative to other food products.
The findings of the study were published in the .
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