peanut butter

mattkdawson
mattkdawson Posts: 53 Member
in Food and Nutrition
So i'm always looking for healthy snacks that have a decent amount of protein that won't destroy my calorie quota for the day. I love peanut butter and I buy the natural kind that you have to stir up.

only problem, is that it's super high in calories. If i cut up and apple and put a couple of spoons of peanut butter on it (a normal serving size), i'm taking the equivalent of a full meal's worth of calories out. Is that okay? I keep hearing peanut butter is super healthy and has 'good calories' (whatever that means)

should i just try to avoid it completely?
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  • CTcutie
    CTcutie Posts: 649 Member
    Same prob here... I do use PB2 sometimes (powdered, defatted??, peanuts that you reconstitute with water), or Whipped Jif, OR just switched to Almond Butter (all natural) that isn't quite as tasty as PB.
    I also switched to eating it if I had extra calories at the end of the day that needed to be eaten :smile:
  • nomeejerome
    nomeejerome Posts: 2,616 Member
    So i'm always looking for healthy snacks that have a decent amount of protein that won't destroy my calorie quota for the day. I love peanut butter and I buy the natural kind that you have to stir up.

    only problem, is that it's super high in calories. If i cut up and apple and put a couple of spoons of peanut butter on it (a normal serving size), i'm taking the equivalent of a full meal's worth of calories out. Is that okay? I keep hearing peanut butter is super healthy and has 'good calories' (whatever that means)

    should i just try to avoid it completely?

    No, you should not avoid it and there is no reason to cut out enjoyable items. (unless there is a medical reason for doing so) Yes, peanut butter is higher in calories, but provides a protein punch. If a couple spoons of peanut butter are equivalent to a full meal for you, I am curious what you total calorie goal is for the day?
  • silverinc13
    silverinc13 Posts: 216 Member
    I lurv peanut butter! For my breakfast I'll mix a serving of PB2 with a tablespoon of real PB - stir it all together to get the tasty deliciousness of PB without ALL the calories.
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    So i'm always looking for healthy snacks that have a decent amount of protein that won't destroy my calorie quota for the day. I love peanut butter and I buy the natural kind that you have to stir up.

    only problem, is that it's super high in calories. If i cut up and apple and put a couple of spoons of peanut butter on it (a normal serving size), i'm taking the equivalent of a full meal's worth of calories out. Is that okay? I keep hearing peanut butter is super healthy and has 'good calories' (whatever that means)

    should i just try to avoid it completely?

    No, you should not avoid it and there is no reason to cut out enjoyable items. (unless there is a medical reason for doing so) Yes, peanut butter is higher in calories, but provides a protein punch. If a couple spoons of peanut butter are equivalent to a full meal for you, I am curious what you total calorie goal is for the day?
    ^ Agreed.

    As a man you should not be eating less than 1700-1800 calories, so unless you are eating a huge apple with 3 TBP of Peanut butter, you are probably exaggerating a little.
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 Member
    Why would you want to cut it out if you:
    1. like it.
    2. can make it fit in your calories for the day?

    There's nothing inherently wrong with peanut butter.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I eat it every day.

    Do whatever you want.

    If you aren't vegetarian, it is not relativerly high in protein, but it will keep your full and tastes super yummy.
  • jmc0806
    jmc0806 Posts: 1,444 Member
    I'd never cut out peanut butter and go through a smaller jar every week
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    I still include PB in my diet and it hasn't harmed me (I love the stuff and could never give it up). PB is a good protein option, I just try to use a serving size instead of globs of it, as well, I don't eat it everyday.
  • InForBacon
    InForBacon Posts: 1,508 Member
    Bacon
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    Bacon

    Mmmm, Bacon
  • marthahorn
    marthahorn Posts: 23
    instead of an apple, eat it with carrots, celery, or other crunchy veggies. just as good, fewer calories, if that's your goal.
  • CreepingBriar
    CreepingBriar Posts: 11 Member
    I am gonna second the recommendation of powdered PB. I forget what brand I use since I don't have a jar in the pantry right now, and I don't know how different the calories are, but I get it out of the health food aisle at Kroger and it is delicious. Like others say, PB is more calories, but it is also a healthy snack, so unless your going over you're calorie limit with it keep on nommin'.
  • Mainebikerchick
    Mainebikerchick Posts: 1,573 Member
    Bacon

    Bacon and peanut butter make the world go round!
  • OhLeita
    OhLeita Posts: 99 Member
    I love peanut butter on apples. I'd try eating just half an apple but then there's that other half that gets all brown and sad unless I put it in the juicer and then put it in the fridge, forget about it, and toss it out with a clear conscience.
  • nomeejerome
    nomeejerome Posts: 2,616 Member
    Bacon

    Bacon and peanut butter make the world go round!

    Don't forget chocolate.....:smile:
  • Mainebikerchick
    Mainebikerchick Posts: 1,573 Member
    Bacon

    Bacon and peanut butter make the world go round!

    Don't forget chocolate.....:smile:

    Oooohhh, I like you!!! :flowerforyou:
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    Bacon

    Bacon and peanut butter make the world go round!

    Don't forget chocolate.....:smile:

    Oooohhh, I like you!!! :flowerforyou:

    Chocolate covered bacon with peanut butter spread on it.
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    My favorite peanut butter brand is Peanut Butter & Co.

    http://ilovepeanutbutter.com/

    You can find it at Whole Foods and online (or at their sandwich shop in NYC).

    Here's the info:

    Peanut Butter & Co.'s line of all-natural peanut butter contains no hydrogenated oils, no cholesterol, no trans-fats and, no high fructose corn syrup. Our flavors are gluten-free, vegan (except for The Bee's Knees which is vegetarian), and certified kosher. Lastly, but just as importantly, we only use USA-grown peanuts in our peanut butter.
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    I love peanut butter on apples. I'd try eating just half an apple but then there's that other half that gets all brown and sad unless I put it in the juicer and then put it in the fridge, forget about it, and toss it out with a clear conscience.

    Just sprinkle a little lemon juice on the apple slices. That will make them perfect for transport and prevent the oxidation (brown). Enjoy!
  • nomeejerome
    nomeejerome Posts: 2,616 Member
    Bacon

    Bacon and peanut butter make the world go round!

    Don't forget chocolate.....:smile:

    Oooohhh, I like you!!! :flowerforyou:

    Chocolate covered bacon with peanut butter spread on it.

    hF05B84B5
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    instead of an apple, eat it with carrots, celery, or other crunchy veggies. just as good, fewer calories, if that's your goal.

    Ants on a log!

    (peanut butter on celery sticks with raisins)
  • IowaJen1979
    IowaJen1979 Posts: 406 Member
    I looooove peanut butter! I try to work it into my breakfast to get more bang for my buck. My fave quick breakfast is:

    1 light Eggo waffle (or any toaster waffle)
    1 Tablespoon peanut butter
    1/2 banana

    Mmmmmm.....

    Don't cut it out, just find a way to work it into your regular calories.
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 Member
    Bacon

    Bacon and peanut butter make the world go round!

    Don't forget chocolate.....:smile:

    Oooohhh, I like you!!! :flowerforyou:

    Chocolate covered bacon with peanut butter spread on it.

    hF05B84B5
    or... finished3.jpg
    the grilled peanut butter/bacon/nutella/banana sandwich?
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    Same prob here... I do use PB2 sometimes (powdered, defatted??, peanuts that you reconstitute with water), or Whipped Jif, OR just switched to Almond Butter (all natural) that isn't quite as tasty as PB.
    I also switched to eating it if I had extra calories at the end of the day that needed to be eaten :smile:

    Actually you're better off with another choice besides the whipped Jiff. It contains fully hydrogenated vegetable oil. Check out the one I posted about above (Peanut Butter & Co). Peanut Butter & Co.'s line of all-natural peanut butter contains no hydrogenated oils, no cholesterol, no trans-fats and, no high fructose corn syrup

    Ingredients in Jiff Whipped: MADE FROM ROASTED PEANUTS AND SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MOLASSES, FULLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OILS (RAPESEED AND SOYBEAN), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT.
  • tatd_820
    tatd_820 Posts: 573 Member
    PB was one of my nighttime snacking foods. I could easily eat SEVRAL heaping tablespoons of PB......racking in hundreds of calories at midnight. I know PB provides protein but I can't control my intake...I LOVE IT! So, I have switched to using PB2. It's a powdered, all natural peanut butter that you add water to make the consistency you like. 2 tbsp of PB2 is 45 calories. For me, it's saved a HUGE amount of calories/week. I add it to my smoothies, eat on apples, make ice cream with it...tons of things you can do with it.
  • PJ64
    PJ64 Posts: 866 Member
    Bacon

    Bacon and peanut butter make the world go round!


    MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
  • PJ64
    PJ64 Posts: 866 Member
    Bacon

    Bacon and peanut butter make the world go round!

    Don't forget chocolate.....:smile:

    Oooohhh, I like you!!! :flowerforyou:

    Chocolate covered bacon with peanut butter spread on it.

    No No Now I'm all dizzy!!!:love:
  • ic3co0l
    ic3co0l Posts: 57 Member
    Kind of off topic.. BUT does anyone know where I can find PB2 Chocolate flavor in CANADA?? it's driving me insane.. preferably those who live in BC.
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    Kind of off topic.. BUT does anyone know where I can find PB2 Chocolate flavor in CANADA?? it's driving me insane.. preferably those who live in BC.

    I found it on Amazon.ca for you:

    http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00CMANM3I

    :)
  • mattkdawson
    mattkdawson Posts: 53 Member
    quote
    No, you should not avoid it and there is no reason to cut out enjoyable items. (unless there is a medical reason for doing so) Yes, peanut butter is higher in calories, but provides a protein punch. If a couple spoons of peanut butter are equivalent to a full meal for you, I am curious what you total calorie goal is for the day?
    quote

    1760 per day is my quota.

    i try to keep my 3 meals at 500 or less and that leave some wiggle room and room for a snack. if a serving of peanut butter is 200+ calories (and lets be honest, 2 tblspoons is barely anything) than it doesn't really make sense for me to eat it as a snack

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