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And just to add to your point: an European with the same level of knowledge and curiosity (me, an overweight unhealthy European) would not think a PBJ is healthy at all. For me, at least the PB and the J sound like „basically pure sugar“. We make the same misjudgments about other foods, but it’s entirely learned behavior. What I mean is: these judgments are rarely objective, but always subjectively derived from learned behavior.

>>maverw+(OP)
> For me, at least the PB and the J sound like „basically pure sugar“.

As a side note, there is good peanut butter that is just roasted peanuts and salt. It’s pretty damn healthy — much more balanced and healthier than most breads or jellies.

Here is one that is very common in the US:

https://www.costco.com/kirkland-signature-organic-peanut-but...

>>csa+Ku
It also tastes really good. If anyone reading this hasn't had peanut better which is just peanuts and salt, go buy some. Regular peanut butter doesn't taste good afterwards.