The Wonders and Dangers of The Wonders and Dangers of the Peanut Butter and Jelly the Peanut Butter and Jelly
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Is The Peanut a Nut?
• Peanuts are not actually nuts, they are legumes
• Legumes are found in a pod or shell
• Example of legumes:– Beans– Peas– Lentils
• Peanuts are also known as ground-nuts / ground-peas
How do you make PBJ Sandwiches?
• 3 food items are necessary:
• Spread the peanut butter on one slice of white bread and the jelly on the other
• Slap the two slices together and enjoy
Peanut Butter Jelly Bread
• Fluffernutter – Marshmallow crème with peanut butter
• Peanut substitutes:– Nuttella (Hazelnut spread)– Almonds– Cashews– Soybean– Sunflower
Variations of PBJ
• Jelly substitutes/enhancers:– Jam– Honey– Syrup– Marshmallow Fluff– Miracle Whip– Vegemite– Dried Fruit– Banana– Raisins
Variations of PBJ
Variations of PBJ
• White Bread substitutes:– Rye Bread– Brown Bread– Crackers
Fun Facts
• Americans consume 3 lbs/person/yr of peanut butter
• Use shell of peanuts in:– Kitty Litter– Wallboard– Fireplace Log– Paper– Animal Feed– Fuel for Power Plants
Fun Facts
• 2 peanut farmers elected as U.S. Presidents:– Thomas Jefferson (3rd President; 1801-1809)– Jimmy Carter (39th President; 1977- 1981)
• March is the national peanut butter month
History of PBJ
• 3,000 BC Egyptians Bake the First Leavened Bread
• 1500 BC Peanuts Discovered• 1095 – 1097 Jelly and Jam "Spread"
throughout Europe by Crusaders• 1600s Jelly Comes to America• 1762 - 1763 The First Sandwich • 1880 was the 1st time peanuts were
ground by doctor Straub to feed geriatric toothless patients
• 1890 Peanut Butter Invented
History of PBJ
• 1900 Soft White Bread Introduced• 1903 George Washington Carver,
Father of the Peanut Industry• 1914 Commercial Peanut Butters
Introduced• 1927 The Greatest Invention…Sliced
Bread• 1940’s PB&J Becomes Popular
providing high protein food as substitute for meat in war times since it was not rationed
Nutrition
(one serving=2 tablespoons of peanut butter) Nutrient Percent Daily Value* (amount) Importance
Calories 10% (190 calories) Energy!
Protein 13% (8g)
Needed to repair body tissues and develop new ones, to maintain fluid levels and to make antibodies which ward off disease and infection.
Fiber 8% (2g)
Fiber reduces the risk of some types of cancer, helps control blood sugar levels and may help reduce the level of cholesterol in your blood.
Total Fat unsaturated
saturated
24% (16g)29% (13g)13% (3g)
Most concentrated source of energy in the diet. Carries fat soluble vitamins such as A, D and E and helps maintain healthy skin.
Vitamin E 22% (2mg)
Vital antioxidant which protects Vitamin A and body's cells and tissues from damage. Important for the immune system. May aid in the prevention of tumor growth.
*based on 2,000 calories
Nutrition
Nutrient Percent Daily Value* (amount) Importance
Niacin 24% (4mg)
Important in the release of energy from the food we eat and the maintenance of healthy skin, the nervous system and the digestive tract.
Folate 7.5% (30mcg)Important for the development of new cells, particularly during growth and pregnancy.
Vitamin B6 8% (0.15mg)Makes and breaks down proteins and makes red blood cells used to transport oxygen in the body.
Thiamin (B1)
3% (0.04mg)Needed to ensure normal functioning of the nervous system, appetite and digestion.
Riboflavin (B2)
2% (0.04mg)Releases energy from the food we eat, helps skin stay healthy and assists in the normal functioning of the eyes.
*based on 2,000 calories
(one serving=2 tablespoons of peanut butter)
Nutrition
Nutrient Percent Daily Value* (amount) Importance
Magnesium 15% (52mg)
Important in the building of bones and teeth, creation of protein, transmission of nerve impulses and maintenance of body temperature.
Phosphorus 13% (104mg)Component of all soft tissues. Fundamental to growth and maintenance of bones and teeth.
Copper 9% (0.17mg)Important to the formation of hemoglobin, health of bones, blood vessels and nerves.
Potassium 7% (244mg)
Needed to ensure the body's water balance and create protein. Helps release energy from nutrients. Aids in nerve impulse transmission.
Iron 6% (0.62mg)Aids in the transport and distribution of oxygen in the body's cells.
*based on 2,000 calories
(one serving=2 tablespoons of peanut butter)
Nutrition
Nutrient Percent Daily Value* (amount) Importance
Zinc 6% (0.91mg)Aids in the formation of protein, wound healing, blood formation, taste perception, appetite, and night vision.
Calcium 2% (13mg)Needed for the development and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth.
*based on 2,000 calories
(one serving=2 tablespoons of peanut butter)
Health Benefits of Peanuts
• Peanuts contain folic acid which reduces:– Heart disease risk – Birth defects like
neural tubal defect
• Lowers blood pressure on average by 11.4 points systolic and 5.5 points diastolic
• Peanuts contain mono-unsaturated fats which protect against breast cancer
Health Benefits of Peanuts
• Peanuts have a low glycemic index which prevents adult-onset diabetes
• Peanut Butter is naturally cholesterol-free
• 80% of the fat in peanut butter is unsaturated; good fat which helps lower LDL cholesterol levels in your blood
• Peanut Butter is recommended for weight loss and diabetic diets
Dangers - Allergies
• Bread has gluten which is responsible for celiac disease which affects the Gastro Intestinal Tract
• Jellies and Jams that contain berries can cause mild reactions like hives or severe reactions like anaphalactic shock (sudden constriction of the wind pipe)
Dangers - Allergies
• Peanuts can cause mild reactions like hives or severe reactions like anaphalactic shock