Spread on a morning roast, almond butter is a nutritious way to celebrate a great new day!
Did you know that almond butter is healthier than peanut butter? While more expensive, its nutritional benefits justify the price difference. Homemade almond butter, without preservatives or salt, is an even healthier alternative for your whole family. Almond butter is rich in essential nutrients, protein and fibre.
A good source of fibres, protein and vitamins
Two tablespoons of almond butter contain 7g of plant-based protein and 3.5g of soluble fibre, which helps regulate intestinal transit and may decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Almonds also are a good source of arginine, an amino acid that regulates blood flow.
This delicious spread also contains iron, magnesium and vitamin E. It is a good source of calcium and copper, which may contribute to the proper functioning of the nervous, cellular, muscular and skeletal systems. Also, almond butter has an excellent reputation as an antioxidant and may stimulate metabolism by promoting the distribution of oxygen in the body.
What about the fat content of almond butter?
Almond butter is loaded with healthy fats such as unsaturated fatty acids and phytosterols, which are excellent regulators of cholesterol levels and promote cardiovascular health.
If you follow a hypotoxic diet, please use raw almond butter only. Almonds, like potatoes and asparagus, contain the asparagine amino acid which, when combined with starch from other ingredients and heated at very high temperatures, develops acrylamide.