Pumpkin Seed Butter Instead of Peanut Butter

Filed in archive Food Allergies , Gadgets and Tools Against Allergies , Living with Allergies , Recipes on September 27, 2006

Thinking of an alternative to peanut butter for your kid's sandwiches? Why not try Omega Nutrition's Pumpkin Seed Butter?

It's healthy and a good source of omega-6 essential fatty acids (EFA's) and omega-9 fatty acids, compounds which have been documented to be important for brain development and cardiovascular health. You can even try using it for making brownies, smoothies, pesto, or veggie burgers. That opens up a whole variety of possibilities and have the nutty taste, but without the allergen-triggering nut!

Even if your child(ren) do not have peanut allergies, it's a healthy and considerate alternative. Peanuts and peanut butter are the most common food items causing food allergy incidents in schools. It's a very serious condition and can be life threatening. If we can keep schools and public places peanut-free, that would already be a great help in making these places safe for those who have peanut allergies.

Note: This is not a sponsored post. Omega nutrition did not pay me to write this entry.

[Hat tip: GreenThinkers]