6 Reasons to Include Gritzo Peanut Almond Butter in Your Child's Daily Breakfast- By Sai Kripa Aravind, Nutritionist

6 Reasons to Include Gritzo Peanut Almond Butter in Your Child's Daily Breakfast- By Sai Kripa Aravind, Nutritionist
17 Nov, 2022
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The most important meal of the day is breakfast as it enables one to break off the fast of the longer nights to boost the body’s metabolism. Give your children a great start to the day by including a wholesome balanced breakfast that is not just rich in protein but also offers a wider range of other macro and micronutrients.

Gritzo offers peanut butter with a twist of Almond, making it not just delicious but also nutritious and the most convenient choice when added to Children’s daily breakfast.

Here are 6 Reasons to Include Gritzo Peanut Almond Butter in Your Child’s Daily Breakfast


1. Contains No Refined Sugar and Palm Oil

 


The majority of the peanut butter available in the market contains palm oil, which has saturated fat in it and is not good for health. Gritzo Peanut Almond butter uses Sunflower oil making it a healthier option and uses brown sugar instead of refined sugar.


2. Good Source of Fiber

Peanuts and Almonds are excellent sources of Fibre. Dietary fiber is a carbohydrate, which cannot be digested by the digestive enzymes of the body. Children require 25 – 35 grams of fiber every day for good health.   Optimal intake of dietary fiber helps relieve constipation. The fiber present in peanuts and almonds maintains bowel health by aiding digestion. Also, fiber enables children to keep children fuller for a longer period. 2 tablespoons of Gritzo’s peanut almond butter offers 2.17g of fiber for your children.


3. Healthy Fats

 

Healthy fats promote good memory and reduce fatigue and the symptoms of ADHD in children. Peanuts and Almonds are packed with healthy fats, compromising Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids.

 
4. Protein Rich

 

 

Peanut is a powerhouse of protein making them a superfood to include in children’s diet. A serving of Gritzo Peanut Almond Butter contains 6.41 grams of protein, making it an ideal option for children’s breakfast.


5. Packed with Nutrients

 

 

Peanuts and Almonds contain a concoction of nutrients. Biotin, Copper, Niacin, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin E, Thiamine, Phosphorus, and Magnesium are some of the nutrients present in Peanuts. Peanuts are a great source of Niacin. Niacin enables the conversion of food to energy.

 Active children are found to have low levels of Vitamins. Low levels of Vitamin D3 is associated with poor cognitive function, low memory and concentration, disturbed sleep, depression, and frequent cold.

 Gritzo offers chocolate-flavored Peanut Almond Butter that meets 100% RDA of Vitamin D3. The calcium present in 1 serving (2 tablespoons) of Peanut Almond Butter is equivalent to 1 glass of milk.


6. Rich in Antioxidants

 

Peanut is a functional superfood and offers numerous health benefits. It is a great source of compounds like resveratrol, phenolic acids, flavonoids, and phytosterol. Studies showed that roasting peanuts improve the availability of its antioxidant by 22%. One of the steps in the process of making peanut almond butter is roasting them to enhance its antioxidant profile. 

It is essential to give your child a balanced diet inclusive of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and pulses, nuts and seeds, dairy, and meat, including Gritzo Peanut Almond Butter can be a great way to meet your child’s daily nutritional needs.

 

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