AS-IT-IS Nutrition ATOM Peanut Butter Creamy, 1 kg, Chocolate

1. What are the signs of protein deficiency in a body? 

• Loss of muscle mass- Protein aids in maintaining the density and strength of bones. If you are experiencing loss of muscle mass, muscle weakness, muscle pain means you are not giving your body enough protein. 
• Hair, skin and nail issue- Protein plays a major role in keeping your hair, skin and nails healthy. Protein deficiency can cause weak, brittle nails. It impacts the skin and makes it cracked and dry. It also makes your hair fade and thin. 
• Increased risk of infections and bone fractures- A low protein diet can increase the risk of infections, bone fractures, bone weakness and even osteoporosis. Protein is essential to support bone metabolism and calcium absorption. 
• Fatty liver- Fatty liver is the most common symptom of protein deficiency. The condition may develop into inflammation, fatty liver disease and liver scarring, if left untreated. 
• Irregular menstrual cycle- The most common reasons most of the women suffer from infertility and irregular periods because of PCOS ( Polycystic ovary syndrome). Insulin resistance affects 50% to 70% of women with PCOS. High carb diets/high sugar, low protein can contribute to insulin resistance, inflammation, fatigue and weight gain that disturb the balance of hormones that are required to sustain a regular cycle. 

2. What are the major things to consider when buying a peanut butter? 

• Look for natural, organic variety- Roasted peanuts are used to make peanut butter but along the way there are certain unhealthy ingredients are used. One thing to consider when buying peanut butter is to always choose natural, organic, non-hydrogenated peanut butter. 
• No Added Sugar- Added sugar is found in most of the manufactured peanut butter to make it tastier for the consumers who prefer a more sugary version. Make sure you don’t opt for the “natural variety” that contains about 3 to 5 grams of added sugar, which is equal to 1 tbsp per 2 tbsp serving. Choose the one that is free from sugar in any form, ranging from molasses, corn syrup to stevia and honey etc. 
• No Added Oils- Hydrogenated oil and palm oil in your peanut butter is a source of trans fats, which are responsible for strokes, heart diseases and other high cholesterol related issues. A healthy peanut butter variety should not contain no trace of above mentioned oils. 
• Less Ingredients- Remember, the less the ingredients, the better it is. Look for the peanut butter with  less ingredients, which should only include peanuts and no added preservatives in the form of excessive salt and sugar. Avoid the one with “reduced fats”. 

3. What are the different types of nut butters?