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Keep Food Allergies At Bay: 3 Healthy Alternatives To Peanut Butter If You're Allergic

by Clifford Ramos

It can be difficult being allergic to peanuts, especially when it comes to peanut butter. Everyone else is enjoying peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, peanut butter cookies and other varieties of peanut butter foods while you're sulking in the corner because you can't indulge. What if you could indulge just in a different way? There are a lot of different types of nut and seed butters available that you can have even if you're allergic to traditional peanut butter. Plus, these butters have various health benefits. Here are three of them:

1. Macadamia Nut Butter

According to PopSugar Fitness, two tablespoons of macadamia nut butter contains 230 calories, two grams of protein and three grams of fiber. It also contains four grams of monounsaturated fats, which are the good fats for the body.

According to research, monounsaturated fats can positively impact your heart health. Regular consumption of macadamia nuts can help reduce your risk of developing coronary artery disease. It may even be able to prevent it. So, if you're allergic to peanut butter, but you're dying for some cookies, consider making them with some macadamia nut butter instead. Satisfy your taste buds and your heart at the same time.

2. Pistachio Nut Butter

Two tablespoons of pistachio nut butter contains 156 calories and six grams of protein. It is packed full of vitamins, minerals, carotenoids and antioxidants – all of which is good for you. Just don't be alarmed by its green color, as pistachio nut butter actually has a very roasted, sweet flavor.

Research has shown that pistachios have the ability to improve your blood glucose levels and endothelial function. It may even help to reduce oxidation and inflammation. It also a great snack when you are counting calories to lose weight, which means it works well as a dip for your apple slices and celery sticks.

3. Sesame Seed Butter

One tablespoon of sesame seed butter contains 85 calories, three grams of protein and one gram of fiber. It is a good source of various nutrients, such as iron, magnesium and calcium. Sesame seeds contain as much as 20 percent protein and 55 percent oil. This nutritional data means that sesame seed butter can help keep your cholesterol levels low.

Some research even suggests that sesame seeds could play a role in preventing heart disease and cancer. Consider combining it with a bit of olive oil, lemon juice, grated ginger and apple cider vinegar to make your own salad dressing.

You don't have to suffer in silence when you're allergic to peanut butter. Just switch it out with something that is safe for you to consume and provides health benefits. Just remember to consult with your physician before trying any new nut butter to ensure that it is safe. For more information about food allergies, visit Alidina Laila MD.


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Powerful Physical Therapy

I was badly injured a year ago, and it took a long time to get back to my normal level of ability. One of the things that helped more than anything was the time that I spent in physical therapy. I didn’t always love going to physical therapy – in fact, sometimes, I really didn’t enjoy it at all. But ultimately, the therapists and other patients I worked with helped inspire me to get better, and the exercises facilitated my healing process. I started this blog to talk about all of the things I learned about physical therapy and healing during my recovery time. I hope my blog reaches other accident victims. I want to offer encouragement, hope, and information for people who are in the same boat that I was in.