Peanut Butter

litljoy2001
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do you think eating peanut butter everyday with my green apples is bad for you? it is good protien but it is also high in fat so what do you think?
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I eat that alot, but i buy organic peanut butter and with everything in moderation, and its the good fat thats good for ya..0
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I eat 2 tbls a day to get my daily fat in. I would say you are good just dont over do it and eat alot of it0
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I eat it almost every day for lunch...2 tbls...it is a good source of protein and "good"fat...everything in moderation0
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moderation. youre good if you keep it in moderation...and that goes with everything...but you knew that already0
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i eat it everyday!0
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It's great but you have to get the peanut butter with just peanuts - that's the good fat. If you just buy jiffy or kraft they take the peanut oil out, replace it with bad fat and sell the good fat seperatly. doesn't that frost ya??!!!0
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I eat low fat peanut butter . . . works for me . . . 1 tbs per day.0
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I love peanut butter. I have a great brand that I buy in individual serving sizes so it helps me keep it in moderation. Brand is Peanut Butter Co....flavor is Dark Chocolate Dreams. I get it at Whole Foods or Wal-Mart even carries it now.
It is the good fat..I don't think it is bad in moderation.0 -
I think its fine.. maybe try the reduced fat PB. Compare and pick the lowest.
Here is an Article on PB >> http://www.prevention.com/health/nutrition/smart-shopping/healthy-eating-why-you-should-eat-more-peanut-butter/article/e61dc7043c8a4110VgnVCM10000013281eac____/0 -
Just don't get it on your pants...0
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do you think eating peanut butter everyday with my green apples is bad for you? it is good protien but it is also high in fat so what do you think?
Lol! I'm eating this right now for my lunch. I think it is a good thing to eat, but I would not go over 2 tbls on the peanut butter. I only have the jiffy creamy peanut butter and I am going to get all natural next time to get better fats, but I think you are good.0 -
As everyone else has said, in moderation it's good for you. We get our pb at a co-op store where they have a grinder in the bulk foods that grinds peanuts into pb. Nothing added, just peanuts and it's great. The Jif, Skippy, etc all have added junk that you just don't need.0
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I love peanut butter and almond butter on my apples. It's one of my favorite snacks!
I use organic peanut butter, and I make my own organic raw almond butter.
Sure it's high in fat, but it's healthy fats. The best nut butters are the ones that are closest to nature. Peanuts have to be roasted, but every other nut should be raw. Organic is always best.
The nuts are also high in protein, so it's a great afternoon pick-me-up mixed with a healthy carb (like an apple or celery).
Remember... fat doesn't make you fat! And your body NEEDS healthy fats to break down fat.
If you're not grinding your own fresh (from the bulk section at the health food store), then be sure the ONLY ingredients on the lable are Peanuts! Sea salt is also ok..in which case the label would say "peanuts, sea salt." Anything else.. sugar, hydrogenated oils, soy bean oil, etc.. are NOT GOOD.
You could even make your own peanut butter... just buy organic peanuts and toss into your blender or food processor at home. You can add a little "minimally processed sea salt" and some organic coconut oil, if you wish.. volila.. this is how I make my almond butter actually. And it takes maybe 15 minutes?
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Try PB2
http://www.bellplantation.com/
It's 45 Calories, 1.5G FAT, all natural. It's dehydrated peanut butter, they take the oil out. I'm not going to lie to you and say it tastes awesome, but it's good. And fills my peanut butter craving when I have one! I don't feel so guilty eating that vs. Skippy
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As long as it doesn't put you way over calories, it's fine.
I eat peanut butter pretty much every day -- sometimes two or three times a day. I love the stuff!0 -
I love peanut butter. I have a great brand that I buy in individual serving sizes so it helps me keep it in moderation. Brand is Peanut Butter Co....flavor is Dark Chocolate Dreams. I get it at Whole Foods or Wal-Mart even carries it now.
It is the good fat..I don't think it is bad in moderation.
Oh YES!!! I love that stuff! I put it in my fruit smoothies to give a little sweet chocolate taste to the fruit and add a little protein!! I recommend it all the time.0 -
i eat nut butter. every day.
it's the carbs in the apple i am more concerned with.0 -
I would stick to organic all natural types. Jiff, Skippy etc all have too much sugar and are too processed.
I LOVE so many nut butters available at Whole Foods:
Cashew Butter - my personal fav
Almond Butter
Hazelnut Butter
Pecan Butter
Dark Chocolate Almond Butter
I could go on and on...
yum yum yum!!! But only 2tbsp/day... unfortunately.0 -
Two PB&Js a day for me. I just switched over to organic PB (365 Whole Foods brand). Good stuff.0
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Peanut butter and apples every day will keep the doctor away!!0
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