Good Afternoon and Happy March 1st —
Today is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day. A day worthy of fireworks. Confetti. Possibly a ceremonial scraping of the last bit from the bottom of the jar.
Let’s talk numbers:
Americans eat over 700 million pounds of peanut butter every year.
It takes about 540 peanuts to make one 12-ounce jar.
The average child eats around 1,500 PB&J sandwiches before graduating high school.
That’s not a snack. That’s a long-term relationship.
Now let’s address the bold culinary pioneers among us. Peanut butter has officially gone rogue and now appears on:
• Cheeseburgers (shockingly elite)
• Bacon (dangerously good)
• Sweet potatoes
• Pancakes with honey
• Stirred into chili
• Mixed into ramen
• On pickles (don’t panic — it works)
• Apples with sea salt
• Even blended into coffee drinks
Some of these sound questionable. All of them are surprisingly outstanding.
And here’s the part people don’t expect — peanut butter is actually good for you. Just make sure you watch the labels and steer clear of brands that are full of added sugar.
🥜 Heart Health – Regular nut consumption has been linked to reduced cardiovascular risk thanks to healthy monounsaturated fats.
🥜 Protein Boost – About 7–8 grams per 2 tablespoons.
🥜 Keeps You Full – Research shows nuts can increase satiety and may help curb overeating later.
🥜 Helps Blood Sugar Control – Pairing peanut butter with carbs can help blunt blood sugar spikes.
🥜 Nutrient Dense – Magnesium, vitamin E, potassium, and antioxidants all in one spoonful.
And now for an important scientific discovery:
🥜 Studies show people who eat peanut butter live 12% longer and are 47% more likely to run a marathon.
That is completely made up.
But it feels true, doesn’t it?
Smooth or crunchy?
Straight from the jar or neatly spread like a civilized human?
Classic PB&J or peanut butter bacon burger chaos?
However you celebrate today… go bold.
Happy Peanut Butter Lover’s Day 🥜
Have a great afternoon,
Joy, Jen, Kim, Kathy, Coloradas, Maxfield, Dr Shriner and Dr Ring
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