People are now more conscious of keeping fit and staying within their ideal weight. Anywhere you look, there are gyms, fitness centers, yoga parlors, among countless other establishments, that promote physical movement and active lifestyle.
Part of staying healthy is, of course, diet. Quick to adapt every diet fad that comes their way—South Beach, Atkin’s and Mediterranean—they won’t mind spending a little bit extra for organic and healthier options.
One
food option that they can integrate into their diet is probably something that
they have loved while growing up and is readily available on the dining table
or the cupboard: Lily’s Peanut Butter.
Yes, the iconic local brand that has
delighted the palate of generations of Filipinos can fit into a reportaire of
tasty, organic and healthy food sources. Have a listen.
Lily’s
Peanut Butter is the only brand in the market that only has two main
ingredients: high quality peanuts and sugar wash.
That’s it! No extenders, no
preservatives, no artificial flavoring and coloring. This means that one can
slather the spread lavishly on bread or use it as an ingredient in a main
course (kare-kare, perhaps?) or
in sumptuous desserts like peanut butter cookies or home-made ice cream. Widely
available in supermarkets nationwide, Lily’s Peanut Butter won’t look out of
place in an organic store.
Because
of its purity and consistency, one can make the most out of the health benefits
of Lily’s Peanut Butter. For one, it’s loaded with protein, one of the major
building blocks of food (alongside carbohydrates and fat) which is responsible
for the building and repairing of muscles. Two tablespoons of Lily’s Peanut
Butter can contain as much as seven grams of protein. That’s good news for gym
buffs who need to have a boost of protein after their workout. Vegetarians, who
have sworn off protein from animals, can also indulge on Lily’s Peanut Butter
without the guilt.
Those
who are trying to lose weight can rely on the energy-giving calories of Lily’s
Peanut Butter. Aside from protein, it also has deitic fiber that makes one feel
less full but still be energized for the day. As a bonus, it even has
“trytophan,” a kind of amino acid that encourages the production of the happy
hormone serotonin which improves mood and combats depression.
For
those taking care of their hearts, Lily’s Peanut Butter is a worthy ally. In
the absence of hydrogenated oil (trans fat) that is blamed for clogging
arteries, it has monosaturated fat, the kind of fat championed by Mediterranean
diet for being heart-friendly. Oleic acid, its main component, is found to
lower the risk of heart disease and even Type 2 diabetes.
Students
and professional, who need sustained brain power, can count on Lily’s Peanut
Butter for its Vitamin B complex. Its niacin component is long known to boost
brain function, increase memory power and recently, is shown to reduce risk
from developing Alzheimer’s disease. Pregnant women who have supplemented their
diet with foliate, another form of Vitamin B, are found to have reduced the
neural defect in their newborn to as much as 70 percent. Now, that’s good news
for mothers!
With
all of these benefits, it’s interesting to know that Lily’s Peanut Butter has
even more to offer: P-coumaric and resveratrol that fight certain cancers;
manganese that helps in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates, the
absorption of calcium and the regulation of blood sugar; and even trace amount
of copper does the double duty of lowering bad cholesterols while increasing
the good ones.
Indeed,
Lily’s Peanut Butter packs a punch with its many health benefits that cater to
the young and the young-at-heart. The best part is, Lily’s Peanut Butter has
maintained rich nutty taste, consistent texture and full-bodied aroma that make
being healthy a delight.
For
more details on the healthy goodness of Lily’s Peanut Butter, you can visit
their website at www.mylilys.com, send an email at newbornfoodp@yahoo.com and
follow them in Facebook (lilyspeanutbutter), Instagram (@lilyspeanutbutter) or
Twitter (@lilysPBofficial). For inquiries on Food Service, you may also call
(02)741-2555 loc. 13.
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