Peanuts are grown on the soil and stored moist in silos which then cause them to grow a type of fungus called aflatoxins which can affect the health of your gut. Peanuts are one of the most common allergens today and have been linked to food sensitivities, leaky gut and a slow metabolism. This aflatoxin in peanuts can compete with probiotics in your gut which we know damages digestive health. Also, peanuts are very high in omega-6 fatty acids which can cause serious inflammation in the body. For these many reasons, peanut butter is a metabolism death food!
Wikipedia definition – Aflatoxins are naturally occurring mycotoxins that are produced by Aspergillus and Aspergillus parasiticus, species of fungi. The name was created around 1960 after the discovery that the source of turkey X disease was Aspergillus flavustoxins .[1] Aflatoxins are toxic and among the most carcinogenic substances known.[2]After entering the body, aflatoxins may be metabolized by the liver to a reactive expoxide intermediate or hydroxylated to become the less harmful aflatoxin M1.
If you want to start revving up your metabolism then make a switch to cashew or almond butter. Almonds are high in an amino acid L-arginine which increases HGH production in your body. This is turn causes your body to build lean muscle which sends your metabolism sky high! Just 1 tbsp spoon of almond butter with celery, in a smoothie or with some apples are great snacks to re-ignite your metabolism.
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