IS IT OK TO HAVE A SMALL SPOON OF PEANUT BUTTER IF YOU ARE H

Kabula

I just had a small spoon of peanut butter because after eating a small piece of homemade veggie omelette I still felt like my stomach was empty; is this ok? Peanut butter has a lot of fat but as well as protein? Or am I treacking my brain? Advice?

ElizabethRoad

What? Why would it not be OK?

ashnm88

Its fine, don't worry so much

skinnylizzard

Nuts and seeds are absolutely a part of healthy eating (in moderation)!

ninerbuff

No.................................use a big spoon! Peanut butter is great as long as it's not laden with a bunch of sugar. 2 tablespoons is a standard serving.

neanderthin

Sounds kinda eating disorder speak. Of course someone would still be hungry eating a 'small piece of a veggie omelette" Try a large spoon of peanut butter and eat more omelette.

AprilNewton

I have peanut butter toast everyday and have lost 65 lbs. Keep it within your calorie goal and it will be fine.

kalexander2005

I think peanut butter can be a great treat, esp when craving sugar or something sweet. I wouldn't use it every day and I wouldn't use it as part of my meals, but a little now and then -- and log it -- shouldn't be a problem.

Jorra

It's ok to eat whatever the heck you want as long as it fits within your calorie goal. You'll live.

ultimategar

Of course it is, as long as it fits in with your overall target for calories(as well as fat and protein).
PB is a great quick source of energy but you need to be mindful of it's high calorie content.

Ephena

It's totally fine, and in fact is probably what your body needs. Listen to your body, if you're not satisfied you're going to be tempted to reach for snacks (likely junk food) and you don't want that.

bcampbell54

Count the calories, and it's ok. Peanut butter is one of my most reliable and healthy filler food, and a little goes a long way.
Real peanut butter, of course, nothing but peanuts.

rmsrws

I usually have all natural peanut butter every day. It's my lil treat. Just keep in mind a serving is 2 tablespoons. I usually break it down and do one tablespoon servings and have one in the morning and one in the afternoon or evening! Enjoy!

rbryntes

It's fine, but you could also have eaten the whole omelette.

xmommyof2boysx

I love PB for a quick snack...sometimes I get too busy that when I get hungry I reach for the PB jar...a Tbsp always does the trick for me.. : )

muitobem

Good Lord!!! Peanut Butter was my saving Protein Grace when I was needing something sweet and filling! I would eat a couple of tablespoons at any one time...

it's a good source of protein, so EAT UP!!

erxkeel

everything is OK with moderation.

tomomatic

My typical breakfast is two pieces of bread, two tablespoons of JIF, and a cup of coffee.

Peanut butter is a good source of protein and has enough of GOOD fat to keep me powered through the morning.

Qarol

yup...have another

p1xelate

I have peanut butter toast everyday and have lost 65 lbs. Keep it within your calorie goal and it will be fine.

Oh I like this! I will be trying it don't know why I didn't think of it :happy:

deathstarclock

What? Why would it not be OK?

NICE. Good job answering the question.

sryan8408

Eat whatever you want hun. Just remember to get AT LEAST 1200 calories. Stay within your calorie limits and try to eat at least half of your exercise caloires.

rmsrws

It's ok to eat whatever the heck you want as long as it fits within your calorie goal. You'll live.

I keep forgetting this, moderaton is key!!! I deprive myself, and I should relax a lil and enjoy life!

sryan8408

I have peanut butter toast everyday and have lost 65 lbs. Keep it within your calorie goal and it will be fine.

Oh I like this! I will be trying it don't know why I didn't think of it :happy:

Try it with sugar free hot chocolate and DIP! Instant Reese Cup Fix!

kappy_hollowell

You are fine!!!! Peanut butter is one of my favorites!!! I am hypoglycemic, and it helps when my sugar gets too low..... Have you ever tried Almond Butter? It's even better for you than pb

ChitownFoodie

Peanut's are filled with good fat....you are fine!

Ephena

PB is a great quick source of energy but you need to be mindful of it's high calorie content.

There is a powdered peanut butter out there (seriously), they have removed all the oil to reduce the calories. You can mix it with water for a low calorie peanut butter treat or you can mix it into stuff like smoothies and fat free cream cheese to enhance the flavor and protein. Of course you can use protein powder for that too, I recommend whey protein, it seems to be the best kind.

NashvilleShelley

Peanut Butter is VERY good for you! It is the good fat, which everyone needs in their diet. I have two tablespoons every day! I love it and will never give it up. I put it on a cut up apple. I look forward to it!!! So next time, take out the tablespoon!!! : )

MikeDailyIntake

It's fine, you said 1 spoon? thats probably only 95 calories max, i eat that stuff all day

Missjulesdid

Just include it in your calories.... Fat and protein both help you feel full. You need to have some fat, don't think of fat as "wasted" calories.

muitobem

And as far as a veggie omelet goes.....make it a 3-4 egg white omelet with as many veggies as you want!! Track the calories eaten, and you'll actually be surprised at how low cal that is....
And eat a CARB with it!! Like, I eat a 1/2 a Sara Lee 90 Calorie Whole Wheat muffin along with mine.....