Key Takeaways

Pairing an apple with peanut butter helps keep your blood sugar balanced by slowing digestion.

Apple and peanut butter provide a long-lasting energy boost and can keep you feeling full for longer.

Apples are a nutritious snack all on their own, but adding some natural peanut butter to your plate can help keep your blood sugar balanced and your energy steady.

1. Your Blood Sugar Stays Balanced

On their own, apples contain natural sugars along with fiber , especially if you eat the peel . That fiber helps slow down how quickly the sugar from the apple is absorbed into your bloodstream, according to Diane Lindsay-Adler, RDN, CDN , an assistant professor of pediatrics at New York Medical College.

"When you add peanut butter, you bring healthy fats, plant-based prote

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