Butter is a miracle food when it comes to cooking, greatly enhancing both the taste and texture of savory and sweet dishes alike. However its high fat and calorie count makes it a bad option for dieters or people at risk for certain diseases.

The idea of adding butter to your coffee may sound like a strange way to start your day but for people all over the world, it is just what they need to put a little extra pep in their morning.

Peanut butter gets a lot of the attention in the nut butter world, but you can use essentially any nut or seed to make delicious and healthy nut butter at home! Nuts and seeds have a variety of health benefits [link to Snacking on Nuts article], from protein and calcium to omega-3s and vitamins, all of which make them a great addition to any meal.