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Your body needs sufficient amounts of dietary iron to produce oxygen-carrying red blood cells. Peanut butter provides a moderate amount of iron. It can be a significant source of iron for people who follow a vegetarian diet or who eat modest amounts of meat.
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Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are a staple in many American diets and the ingredients used are simple and inexpensive, but offer several health benefits. A serving of peanut butter is 2 tbsp. and a serving of jelly is 1 tbsp.
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If you have diabetes, your body does not metabolize carbohydrates properly, and you have high blood sugar levels. A carbohydrate-controlled diet can help you manage your blood sugar levels, and healthy, high-protein snacks can help you stick to such a meal plan.
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Almonds and pistachios are two kinds of nuts that can be highly beneficial to your health. They contain significant amounts of several nutrients, and eating them may also improve your heart health and cholesterol levels.
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Peanut butter not only tastes good, it's good for you. When you include peanut butter in your breakfast, you fuel your body with fiber, protein and healthy fats to satisfy you till lunchtime. Be sure to purchase natural peanut butter -- the ingredients should be peanuts, and perhaps a touch of salt.
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Hypoglycemia, or low blood glucose, can cause potentially life-threatening reactions in people with diabetes. But people who do not have diabetes can also have hypoglycemia, which cause shakiness, sweating, lightheadedness, difficulty concentrating and weakness.
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Soy nut butter is a peanut butter substitute made from roasted soybeans, rather than peanuts. Soy nut butter was originally developed for people with allergies to peanuts and tree nuts.
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Peppermint candies are not all created equal, but you can bet the primary ingredient is going to be sugar. Sugar tops the list, although the other ingredients and use of color vary by candy type and manufacturer. Despite individual brand differences and sugar, peppermint candy is generally fat- and cholesterol-free.
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Snacking is a great way to boost energy levels and prevent overeating at meals. Non-perishable foods do not require refrigeration, making them a convenient option for snacking. While some non-perishable foods contain excess fat, sugar or sodium, many healthy options are available.
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Plain air-popped popcorn is a healthy, low-calorie snack. Most commercial varieties include added salt, butter and oil, making this into a snacking don’t. Before reaching for your next popcorn snack, consider the dietary implications of the type you choose.
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Your nutritional needs change during pregnancy, and some foods become unsafe to consume. Dark chocolate can provide benefits during pregnancy as long as you consume it in moderation. Watch out for potential negative effects such as caffeine intake and how it can affect your developing baby.
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It's fast, it's tasty and easy to make -- and yes, trail mix can be good for you, too. You can just grab-and-go with a handful of trail mix. It offers satisfaction to hunger and usable energy for your body. Just how healthy your trail mix is depends on the individual ingredients you use.
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Peanut sauce is a popular accompaniment to satay, grilled chicken or tofu and a wide variety of Asian-inspired dishes, particularly dishes from Thailand. While most peanut sauces do contain nutrient-packed ingredients, they’re also high in calories and fat, making them healthy choices -- but only in moderation.
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Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a chronic disorder that affects the large intestine. Common IBS symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, constipation and diarrhea. There is no currently no cure for IBS, but it remains a non life-threatening disorder.
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Bodybuilders are notorious for using protein bars and shakes along with dietary supplements to pack on pounds of muscle. Strict dieting also plays a major role in bodybuilding, with plenty of meats and whole grains ingested in bulk.
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The peanut butter and jelly sandwich is as American as apple pie. During World War II, soldiers were provided with peanut butter as an inexpensive source of protein with their meal rations.
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While crispy, crunchy potato chips are often thought of as a tasty side for sandwiches, chips are rarely considered a health food. However, manufacturers are reducing added sodium and cooking oils in chips, turning chips from a high-fat food to a low-fat option.
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Smartfood Popcorn is manufactured by the Frito Lay company and found in the chip section of many grocery stores. Its signature black bag is a temptation for those who love the cheesy taste and airy texture of the snack. But an unbridled indulgence in a bag of Smartfood may derail your diet.
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Many people avoid snacks because they are afraid that snacks contribute to weight gain. However, a healthy snack can offer health benefits. Snacks can even be included in a weight loss plan. The trick is to choose a snack with about 100 calories and a mix of carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats.
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Peanuts and tree nuts are considered common food allergens that affect children and adults alike. If you experience a burning, itching or tingling sensation in your mouth after you eat peanuts or tree nuts, call your doctor.
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