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Notes
Every WIC food has a specific nutrition role to fill. Why peanut butter? Peanut butter provides:
- Protein, which provides energy and helps your body build bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, blood, enzymes and hormones.
- Healthy fats, that help prevent heart disease.
- Mix with yogurt for a savory fruit dip
- Mix with ginger and soy sauce for an Asian style sauce for chicken and fish dishes
- Mix in smoothies for extra protein and a savory kick
- Top breakfast cereal or oatmeal with a drizzle of peanut butter for a savory breakfast
- Swap peanut butter for syrup, butter, cream cheese on waffles, toast, and bagels