9 Reasons You Should Start Eating Peanut Butter

7. It decreases stress levels.

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It has a plant sterol called beta-sitosterol, which can help get the stress hormone cortisol back to normal levels. Its healthy fats, antioxidants, iron, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin E help you make up for the lack of these things in your body, which will make you feel better. Also, if you eat your favourite snack with it, your mood will be even better.