Butter Allergy
Spreads made from other nuts, such as cashews and almonds, offer a healthy, peanut-free alternative to a common food allergen, dietitians say. With the rise in peanut allergies, some schools have banned the traditional peanut butter sandwich from school lunchrooms, but experts say that's no reason kids should not experience the pleasures of other nut butters. Experts say soy nut butter, almond butter, and sunflower seed butter are high in vitamins, minerals, and protein.
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