Advisory

Nut butter

Nut butter is a nutritionally rich food product that is a source of healthy fats, proteins, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It contains monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart health and may help lower levels of bad cholesterol in the blood. Nut butter is also a good source of proteins, which are essential for the growth and repair of body tissues. The fiber in nut butter can support digestive system health and help regulate blood sugar levels.

Nut butter is also rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E, magnesium, potassium, and iron. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that can help protect the body from cell damage caused by free radicals. Magnesium and potassium are important for heart health and the nervous system, while iron is essential for the production of red blood cells. Additionally, nut butter is a source of dietary fiber, which can help regulate blood sugar levels and promote a feeling of fullness, which can be beneficial for those trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy body weight.

Hello,
Would you recommend the regular consumption of 100% nut butters? If so, why?
Thank you in advance.

Under normal conditions and in the absence of unnecessary additives in these products, I find it counterproductive to avoid them. It is important to realize that butters in this form are a high-quality (i.e., industrially unprocessed) food with a very interesting nutritional profile. Together with legume spreads, they are essentially ideal for use in combination with bread, and they justifiably deserve to be an integral part of the diet. However, approach them as a food that you know is sensitive to oxidation (butters contain a high proportion of fats that are not fond of oxygen and light), susceptible to molds, and last but not least, a source of certain allergens.

Questions answered by

Mgr. Martin Jelinek
Lecturer and author of the educational system

Nutrition educator, lecturer, and author of the educational system and the ZOF learning application.

Mgr. Martin Jelínek has been systematically involved in nutrition education since 1999. He is the founder of ATAC, the educational company behind NutriCourses, and the author of an educational system focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and the practical application of nutrition knowledge.

He graduated from the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University in Brno. Throughout his professional career, he has combined nutrition, education, and the practical application of acquired knowledge. His educational system also includes the ZOF (Zone of Optimal Functioning) learning application, where students turn theory into practical work with meal plans.

In 2007, he launched the first intake of a six-month course focused on the education of nutrition advisors. Over time, this course became the foundation for the further development of the educational system and a range of specialised courses.

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