In the interest of my serious and devout followers, I have done my best to spare you on any and all wedding vendors I’ve learned about in just the past couple of weeks. It blows my mind that a band or reception venue wouldn’t post a calendar of availability instead of having hundreds of strangers contact them only to find out both parties leave the conversation as a lose-lose deal. I’ll leave you out of it.
Instead, I will expound on my favorite subject. Food. Yesterday, as I browsed the latest and greatest offerings at my local grocery store, I’ve noticed the continued emphasis on PB2 products. The packaging itself is quite appealing to the eye with the bold words: 85% less fat calories than traditional peanut butter. It’s one of those labels, that even while working in the food industry and recalling marketing lectures from school, I can’t help but see the health merit. I had to see what this was all about: I have the PB2 peanut butter powder and PB2 chocolate powdered peanut butter in my pantry as I type. And yes, I’ve tried it – it’s definitely different. We (as in humanity) have adjusted so well to the sugary thick paste we call peanut butter that when you first taste your PB2 mixture it takes several attempts to understand its formulation. The manufacturer is called Bell Plantation and their health mantra is this:
“PB2 reduces fat through a chemical-free process. Like all Bell Plantation products, PB2 and Chocolate PB2 are all natural, preservative free, and contain no artificial sweeteners. And that makes them a sweet alternative for active lifestyles, dieters, and moms who want healthy snacks for their kids.” (http://www.bellplantation.com/about-us)
Bell Plantation actually started as an agricultural research company in 1991 founded by J.C. and Jo Bell. Their focus is health and the need to improve profitability for family farmers. They make a slew of products but those I have been able to find in my grocery store are the peanut butter powder and the chocolate peanut butter powder. Both can be used in pure powder form, in cooking and baking, by adding any liquid of choice to make the peanut butter or shakes/smoothies.
These products are versatile and guilt-free (my favorite). Bell Plantation does a great job on their website of not only touting the benefits of their product, but also explaining how it functions and why it’s better for you. This isn’t just perception folks. This is real.
Two tablespoons of traditional peanut butter have 190 calories yet two tablespoons of PB2 have 45 calories. Can’t argue with those facts. So, next time you need a scoop of peanut butter to go with your Blue Bell Dutch Chocolate ice cream, look for some PB2 powder in the stores and give it a whirl.
Bell Plantation, Achieving great things with the humble peanut.
**I am no food scientist here, I’m just saying Benchmark Brands officially endorses the marketing and promotion of the Bell Plantation product**
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