Is Peanut Butter Good For You? Here's the Verdict

Is peanut butter healthy? Nutrition experts have long debated the question, given peanut butter's high fat content. But when its full nutritional profile is considered, to many, the answer is yes.

“It really is a healthy food," says registered dietitian Lisa Sasson, a clinical professor in the department of nutrition and food studies at New York University. "There are so many reasons to keep it in your pantry or bring it to work, if you like the taste.