1 Aids in diabetes management .
Peanuts and natural peanut butter have a low glycemic index (peanut butter has a glycemic index as low as 14). When you eat low-GI foods, your blood sugar levels do not rise abruptly and are better managed. This is consistent with the findings of a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, which suggests eating 2 tablespoons of peanut butter at least 5 days a week to reduce the risk of developing diabetes by nearly 30%.
