Peanut butter really is the perfect food. High in protein, vitamin E, antioxidants - and known for curbing your appetite - peanut butter has been shown to reduce the risk of Alzheimers and coronary heart disease, according to reports like this one in Men's Health.
Peanut butter has been a staple for frugal food lovers for years, but a looming price increase could make it more of a luxury item before the end of the year.
Facing shortages after a dismal peanut harvest, producers have begun implementing steep price hikes, and consumers will start feeling the pinch this week — adding to a general rise in the cost of food throughout 2011.