*written by Molly Pass, Dietetic Intern through University of Minnesota School of Public Health Today is National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day!
Such a simple taste combination that offers great health benefits. About 25% of peanut butter is protein, so it is a good, quick source of plant-based protein. Peanut butter also contains vitamin E, niacin, manganese, vitamin B6 and magnesium which all have very important functions in the body such as strengthening your immune system, protecting your brain and decreasing inflammation. Peanut butter does contain fat, but they are mostly the good fats that we need in our diet. Protein can be high in calories, so maybe refrain from consuming the entire jar, but just be mindful of that. Jelly, on the other hand, contains pectin. Pectin is a soluble fiber that is found in some fruits and it acts as a thickener which gives jelly the thick consistency. Although jelly only contains a small amount of pectin, some studies have shown pectin to lower blood glucose, help with gastrointestinal issues and decrease colon cancer risk. What are you waiting for? Go make yourself something with PB&J like a sandwich or even these wings that we served yesterday in our hot bar: https://www.thedailymeal.com/recipes/pbj-wings-recipe
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