Published 2013-10-03T04:44:28Z”/>
By NAPS, <br /> North American Precis Syndicate
(NAPSI)—If you are looking for affordable ways to get more energy-boosting protein in your diet, you may want to try peanuts and peanut butter.
With 7 grams per serving, peanuts have more protein than any nut. Coupled with their more than 30 essential vitamins and nutrients, peanuts are considered by many food experts to be a “superfood” capable of providing lasting energy. That’s why they can be a smart addition to your diet any time of the day.
Peanuts and peanut butter are also affordable sources of protein and convenient—you can take a pack with you or stir peanut butter in a smoothie or your oatmeal.
<strong style=’mso-bidi-font-weight:normal’>Value And Versatility <o:p></o:p></strong>
A growing number of families are finding that peanuts and peanut butter—with their nutrition and flavor—offer both value and versatility.
For some, that means adding them to dinner recipes, such as a stir-fry dish. Others consider them essential ingredients in salad dressings. Still others will spread or sprinkle on toast for a quick breakfast, put in soups and stews or baked goods and, of course, enjoy with jelly in a classic sandwich.
Peanuts are even at home in a more elegant dessert such as this parfait.
<strong style=’mso-bidi-font-weight:normal’>Peanut Parfait <o:p></o:p></strong>
<em style=’mso-bidi-font-style:normal’>Ingredients:
</em> <strong style=’mso-bidi-font-weight:normal’>1 cup of lemon or vanilla yogurt (nonfat or low fat)
1 cup of your favorite fruits (e.g., blueberries, strawberries)
4 teaspoons of peanuts <o:p></o:p></strong>
<em style=’mso-bidi-font-style:normal’>Preparation:
</em> <strong style=’mso-bidi-font-weight:normal’>Slice fruit into bite-size pieces. Measure ¼ cup of yogurt into the bottom of cup. Top with two tablespoons of fruit and one teaspoon of peanuts. Continue layering until you reach the top of your cup. <o:p></o:p></strong>
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