Ditch the Shitty Peanut Butter and Reduce Your Risk for Heart Attacks {video}

Ashley G. Thomas
Feb 24, 2017 · 1 min read

Partially hydrogenated oils. Sugar. Safflower oil. Dextrose. Palm oil. Mono- and diglycerides.

When I see these words flood the ingredients list on the back of a peanut butter jar I let out a long sigh and ask myself, why? Partially hydrogenated oils are code for “trans fat” which research shows increases the risk of heart disease.

Peanut Butter should be plain and simple. Learn how to choose a healthier one in the video below.

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