Eating 3 tablespoons of peanut butter per day could have key benefit
Daily Express • • health
Key Points:
- A study from Melbourne found that eating three tablespoons (43g) of peanut butter daily improved muscle power in older adults, enabling them to complete a sit-to-stand test faster without causing weight gain over six months.
- The research involved 120 independently living adults aged 66 to 89 and showed that increased peanut butter intake boosted energy and unsaturated fat consumption.
- Improvements were specific to muscle power, as no significant changes were observed in gait speed or other mobility tests, highlighting muscle power's role in reducing fall risk and maintaining independence.
- Study leader Dr. Sze-Yen Tan emphasized that peanut butter is a nutrient-rich, affordable, and accessible option to complement resistance training for enhancing muscle power in seniors.
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