Since the year 1884––the year when Marcellus Gilmore Edson patented peanut butter as we know it––kids all over the world have been sent to school with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in their lunch boxes. For parents, of course, the great benefit of giving their children peanut butter sandwiches is that they are rather inexpensive to make.
However, peanut butter does better than just the wallet. You probably already know that peanut butter is a great source of protein. But the truth is, there are many other benefits of eating peanut butter that goes beyond getting a protein fix.
Let’s take a look at ten convincing reasons to start eating peanut butter.
It improves your brain function.
Thanks to peanut butter’s high vitamin E, magnesium, niacin, and zinc levels, it is a powerhouse at improving your brain’s function and memory. In fact, peanut butter is so beneficial for your brain that it has even been shown to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. So grab a tablespoon, scoop it up, and enjoy.
