While Reese’s started out with great ingredients the ingredients they use these days are what some might consider ‘questionable.’ Sure, they taste good, but are they something we should be eating?
Sure, as you do down the ingredients list things may look fine, but once you get to dissecting those letters and looking into what is really in your peanut butter cup you begin to notice all kinds of issues. Reese’s peanut butter cups come in all different shapes and sizes, but that doesn’t mean the small ones are any safer than the big ones if you are going to eat a peanut butter cup, make your own.
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5 Reasons Why Peanut Butter Cups Are Not A Good Snack Choice:
1. Sugar
Well, right off the bat they are far too sugary. Since they are so delicious we end up eating way too many and taking in more sugar than we should. As you may notice on their ingredients list they have ‘sugar’ which in the world of food could refer to anything from lactose to glucose or fructose and everything in-between. Sure, in moderation if this was the only issue would be fine, but it is one of many issues.
2. Dextrose
Yes, it also contains a simple sugar known as dextrose which is known for increasing one’s blood sugar levels. This sugar is something we are already ingesting far too much of and it serves no real nutritional value. Now, don’t get me wrong dextrose is safer than some of the other ‘sugars’ on the market, but it can be dangerous given the amount we consume. It is also something those with a gluten allergy should be avoiding. Personally, I don’t see the need for so many different sugars in one product.
3. TBHQ
TBHQ stands for tertiary butylhydroquinone and is derived from petroleum. It is used to prevent the oxidation of fats and oils in food which means it helps to extend shelf-life but that doesn’t mean it is safe. It can actually cause stomach cancer. Thinking about this after downing a whole bag of mini Reese’s cups really will leave you feeling like crap.
Potential health risk associated with this preservative include:
-Nausea
-Vomiting
-Tinnitus
-Liver Toxicity
-Reproductive Mutations
4. PGPR
This one is short for polyglycerol polyricinoleate and is being used as a replacement for cocoa butter. That being because it lowers the cost of production. This is something deemed safe by the FDA as long as we are restricting our intake properly based on our body weight. Now, if you overdo things though, you could be putting yourself at risk for liver enlargement. Yes, it works in Reese’s to keep the ingredients from separating and does improve the chocolate overall but is it worth it?
5. Soy Lecithin
This is one of the most widely used food additives on the market today and while it is considered to be safe by the FDA it is definitely not as safe as it is made out to be. Some of the most common side effects associated with the consumption of this are stomach pain, bloating, nausea, and diarrhea. A study published in the journal Developmental Psychobiology actually suggests there may be worse side effects than that. It actually suggested soy lecithin may have something to do with brain function in a negative light.
Nothing is really safe anymore considering the state the FDA is in allowing so many unsafe chemicals and additives into our food. Don’t get me wrong one or two Reese’s cups here and there is fine but in this day and age, we tend to all go a bit overboard. If you are like me peanut butter cups are a go-to and while Reese’s may not be as healthy as they should be you can make some great much healthier peanut butter cups at home in your own kitchen. Check out the video below for a recipe that your whole family will love.
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