Quick Question-Is Peanut Butter A Healthy Fat?
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Try peanut butter chicken
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Is peanut butter pourable - no. It is not a healty oil and peanut oil is not a healthy oil. Peanut butter can be used for a fat. There is a difference. Try frying an egg in peanut butter.
Coconut oil is not pourable and it is considered healthy.
While you can get avocado oil, eating an avocado provides good fat without having to press it to get oil.
I'm not sure where the pourable idea means it isn't a good fat.0 -
Johnnythan vs coachreddy.
It's my candy. My peanut butter flavored candy.0 -
Is peanut butter pourable - no. It is not a healty oil and peanut oil is not a healthy oil. Peanut butter can be used for a fat. There is a difference. Try frying an egg in peanut butter.
No Idea why but I want to try to fry an egg in peanut butter. Something tells me this could be Amazing.
Uh oh, watch out recipe board another 'bad healthy' meal idea heading your way.:sad:0 -
There's no transfats in fully hydrogenated oils, but I would still pick a pb that is just peanuts.Uh oh.
I've been eating jif like its going out of fashion
MADE FROM ROASTED PEANUTS AND SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MOLASSES, FULLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OILS (RAPESEED AND SOYBEAN), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT.0 -
It has four ingredients-peanuts, sugar, palm oil and salt.
How much would I eat to get my two tbsp, two tbsp of peanut butter? Sorry if these are stupid questions.
Get an all natural peanut butter. There is no reason why sugar should be in PB.0 -
Those ingredients are all natural.It has four ingredients-peanuts, sugar, palm oil and salt.
How much would I eat to get my two tbsp, two tbsp of peanut butter? Sorry if these are stupid questions.
Get an all natural peanut butter. There is no reason why sugar should be in PB.0 -
Those ingredients are all natural.It has four ingredients-peanuts, sugar, palm oil and salt.
How much would I eat to get my two tbsp, two tbsp of peanut butter? Sorry if these are stupid questions.
Get an all natural peanut butter. There is no reason why sugar should be in PB.
While technically sugar is "natural" it's really not good for you. Sorry but I'm the kind of person who doesn't believe sugar should be added in anything. There's no need for it.
My PB has two ingredients: peanuts, oil and it is some of the best PB out there. The crap with sugar in it (which is probably the first ingredient which means it has WAY more than necessary) is too sweet and is more candy-like to me.
I personally don't like it.0 -
ONLY if it does not contain partially-hydrogenated vegetable oil.
if not, you're good. if yes, throw it away.
this.
your peanut butter ingredients should say "peanuts" and maybe "salt". Otherwise, it's not peanut butter, and you shouldn't be eating it.0 -
I only consume peanut butter that just has peanuts and I sprinkle sea salt for added flavor. Sugar needs context and dosage as far as health is concerned. A little sugar never hurt anyone considering the body breaks all carbohydrates down to sugars should be proof. I agree with you as far as a philosophy is concerned, added sugar is not needed for the most part.
Those ingredients are all natural.It has four ingredients-peanuts, sugar, palm oil and salt.
How much would I eat to get my two tbsp, two tbsp of peanut butter? Sorry if these are stupid questions.
Get an all natural peanut butter. There is no reason why sugar should be in PB.
While technically sugar is "natural" it's really not good for you. Sorry but I'm the kind of person who doesn't believe sugar should be added in anything. There's no need for it.
My PB has two ingredients: peanuts, oil and it is some of the best PB out there. The crap with sugar in it (which is probably the first ingredient which means it has WAY more than necessary) is too sweet and is more candy-like.
I personally don't like it.0 -
I use Smuckers Natural Peanut butter... nothing added0
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Johnnythan vs coachreddy.
It's my candy. My peanut butter flavored candy.
My money is on johnnythan...........since I am partial to logic and science0 -
Uh oh.
I've been eating jif like its going out of fashion
MADE FROM ROASTED PEANUTS AND SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MOLASSES, FULLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OILS (RAPESEED AND SOYBEAN), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT.
yeah that's no bueno
Not necessarily:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/trans-fat/CL00032It sounds counterintuitive, but "fully" or "completely" hydrogenated oil doesn't contain trans fat. Unlike partially hydrogenated oil, the process used to make fully or completely hydrogenated oil doesn't result in trans-fatty acids. However, if the label says just "hydrogenated" vegetable oil, it could mean the oil contains some trans fat.0 -
Or just buy it from here.. http://www.musclefood.com/natural-smooth-peanut-butter-1kg.html0
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Uh oh.
I've been eating jif like its going out of fashion
MADE FROM ROASTED PEANUTS AND SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MOLASSES, FULLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OILS (RAPESEED AND SOYBEAN), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT.
Me too! Does anyone know of a good peanut butter that tastes good and is healthy?0 -
Uh oh.
I've been eating jif like its going out of fashion
MADE FROM ROASTED PEANUTS AND SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MOLASSES, FULLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OILS (RAPESEED AND SOYBEAN), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT.
Me too! Does anyone know of a good peanut butter that tastes good and is healthy?
What is unhealthy about the peanut butter above?0 -
Why do you think you need two tablespoons of healthy oil every day? If you're getting this from Weight Watchers (one of the Good Health Guidelines), it's two TEAspoons. And PB technically doesn't count for that.Okay, I am doing GREAT with upping protein and lowering carbs. I even lost 4 lbs in just the last two days by eating more calories but making them count. I don't have the funds at the moment to buy some olive oil or whatever so I wanted to know if peanut butter is one of those healthy fats? I know I need two tablespoons and you can use nut butter but since peanuts are not nuts... Anyway, I got my Mom some natural peanut butter that she hates but I tried it and I can't tell any difference. LOL Would this work for my healthy fats? I did google it online, but all it says it that it helps your heart, I want to know if its one of the fats I am supposed to use for my 2 TBS a day.0 -
I am by no means a 'clean eater' but my peanut butter has only peanuts in it, no added sugar or salt, and it tastes very good.
I eat probably 60-100g a day (would eat more if I could!) so I decided a few months ago that I wasn't too happy with the ones containing added sugar, palm/rapeseed/peanut oil etc, given the amount I consume.
I buy the huge 1kg Meridian one (either organic or natural). I get them from the 'health' store for 5.99, pretty economical.
If you have no issues with added salt, I also like the Peanut butter & co ones.
Hope it's not product placement but I'll try to paste photos of both.
After months of eating this stuff, my old favourite (Sunpat) tastes weird and 'plastic' to me. Weirdly enough I can't stand smooth peanut butter, it has to be crunchy or wholenut or else I gag.0 -
I know I need two tablespoons and
you can use nut butter but since peanuts are not nuts...
How are peanuts NOT nuts???
They are not a true nut because they are part of the legume family.0 -
This is not the definition of a troll.Nope. Hydrogenation doesn't imply full hydrogenation.
Ask a chemist.
this is where the troll label comes in. you split hairs to an absurd extent.0 -
Interestingly, peanuts have more protein per 100g than the 'true' nuts. I think for peanuts...25g per 100g. For almonds it's 21g, walnuts 15g, for macadamias you only get 8g.I know I need two tablespoons and
you can use nut butter but since peanuts are not nuts...
How are peanuts NOT nuts???
They are not a true nut because they are part of the legume family.
I've found very few nuts or legumes with higher protein ratios...maybe lentils.
For someone who isn't much of a meat eater this is really important
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I spread 2 tablespoons of Smuckers All Natural Peanut Butter on crisp celery for a quick snack. It is really filling.0
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Interestingly, peanuts have more protein per 100g than the 'true' nuts. I think for peanuts...25g per 100g. For almonds it's 21g, walnuts 15g, for macadamias you only get 8g.I know I need two tablespoons and
you can use nut butter but since peanuts are not nuts...
How are peanuts NOT nuts???
They are not a true nut because they are part of the legume family.
I've found very few nuts or legumes with higher protein ratios...maybe lentils.
For someone who isn't much of a meat eater this is really important
Dry roasted edamame has 14 g protein per 30 g, or 46.6 g per 100 g.0 -
Yeah dry roasted edamame is pretty good. How could I forget!!! Any other suggestions for non-meat foods with high protein counts would be welcome!
Interestingly, peanuts have more protein per 100g than the 'true' nuts. I think for peanuts...25g per 100g. For almonds it's 21g, walnuts 15g, for macadamias you only get 8g.I know I need two tablespoons and
you can use nut butter but since peanuts are not nuts...
How are peanuts NOT nuts???
They are not a true nut because they are part of the legume family.
I've found very few nuts or legumes with higher protein ratios...maybe lentils.
For someone who isn't much of a meat eater this is really important
Dry roasted edamame has 14 g protein per 30 g, or 46.6 g per 100 g.0 -
Peanut butter is one of those things I could take or leave. It does nothing for me.
All fats in moderation are healthy. The body needs Omega-3, Omega-6, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated. The only thing it doesn't need is trans-fats or partially hydrogenated fats (like hydrogenated soybean oil or shortening).
It's all about balance.0 -
To answer the OP's original question, peanut butter is mostly 'good fat' with some saturated fat, but I think you should be careful about just adding 2 tablespoons of peanut butter to your diet, because it is quite calorific and really your total fat intake should come from a variety of different sources.
Do you know how much fat you are already eating? Do you know how much is saturated or not? It's probably a good idea to find this out before just eating peanut butter because you might not need it or you might not need as much as you think you do.0 -
I like peanut butter and prefer crunchy Jiff over the organic stuff that costs twice as much and tastes like muck.
In my opinion, there is way too much emphasis here on organic and other "special" food. I can't say this enough but it is food and not a religion. Eat what you like, just learn to do so in moderation and get your macros right.0 -
Makes me laugh people ignore jonnythan when he's usually the one stating fact and not some pseudo version of it to suit themselves. 2% won't do jack. I'll continue to eat my 62p per 340g (and so £1.80 per kg) PB rather than jacked up £6 1kg for 2% more PB or palm oil like the Merida stuff.0
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Skippy Natural is the best-tasting PB I have ever tried.I like peanut butter and prefer crunchy Jiff over the organic stuff that costs twice as much and tastes like muck.
In my opinion, there is way too much emphasis here on organic and other "special" food. I can't say this enough but it is food and not a religion. Eat what you like, just learn to do so in moderation and get your macros right.
It has added sugar, but I think it's 4 grams per serving or something. Not exactly tons of sugar. I eat it daily. So far, healthy and alive. But maybe if I ate PB with only peanuts, I wouldn't have broken my wrist ...0
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