Comparing Almond Butter Vs. Peanut Butter

I’ve recently started reading Mark’s Daily Apple. His site is loaded with excellent health information, and it’s a recommended read. Among the subjects covered is the primal diet. As you may know, I’m not necessarily a fan of the word “diet,” per se, but this seems to be more of an eating plan than a “diet.” The focus leans heavily toward protein consumption, biased against anything refined or processed — primarily grains. Although I don’t agree with everything I’ve read, there are certainly some excellent tips that can be incorporated into my eating. One of those suggested is the use of almond butter in place of peanut butter. Last night, I went searching for a jar.

Comparing Almond Butter vs. Peanut Butter Health Benefits

Most of us have consumed peanut butter at some point in our lives. When I was a kid, I ate it by the tablespoon. And why not? It’s a tasty product with a long shelf life. It’s high in protein, an added plus, and nothing quite hits the spot like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I particularly like the “crunchy” varieties these days.

The knock against traditional peanut butter is that most are made with hydrogenated vegetable oil. Many of us equate “hydrogenated” with “trans fats,” and there is a difference in how they interact in the body. But, as an alternative…