peanut butter lover's day

i just found out about the best day ever (well...after christmas...thanksgiving...and my birthday, of course) so i guess that makes it the fourth best day ever...peanut butter lover's day...whaaaa?

that's right folk's. march 1st is national peanut butter lover's day.

unfortunately, i found out a day too late. yet, that won't stop me from expressing my love for peanut butter.

as a future registered dietitian i am in full support of eating peanut butter. a lot...in moderation... okay, a lot.

but it's okay because while it is high in fat and calories  peanut butter is high in:

• good, heart healthy fats (your mono and polyunsaturated fats!) 
• and protein 

just watch your portion sizes and your good to add it to almost anything. apples, waffles, crackers, oatmeal, smoothies, celery...let's be real here. the only reason i eat pb and celery is because it makes me feel better than eating it straight off the spoon, but basically...it's the same thing.
mmmmm, hmmmmm! love me some peanut butter!

here's a great, healthy recipe for another fun way to use peanut butter:

p.s. is it or is it not the best feeling in the world when you are the first to open a new jar of peanut butter and dig into that smooth creamy deliciousness? i dare say it is indeed.