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.
> 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.
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.
