Peanut Butter is a Good Source of....Protein??
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Of course peanut butter has healthy fat as well as protein, so that's something to consider.
Likewise, egg whites, with their low calorie, high protein aren't all that effective, because you really need the yoke in order to properly absorb the white protein.
I'm not bashing peanut butter, I think it's great stuff.
As far as your egg white comment, I've never heard that. Could you provide a source? Thanks.0 -
Beans and Tofu for sure -- you have to eat more Tofu to up the protein compared to Tuna but Tuna also has a crap ton of sodium in it.
I only need 3500 calories worth of black beans to get my proteins in!
Actually, I hear tempeh is not awful for getting protein in without eating meat. Shame it's soy protein.
My *kitten* would explode0 -
Beans and Tofu for sure -- you have to eat more Tofu to up the protein compared to Tuna but Tuna also has a crap ton of
Don't eat out of a can, and the sodium is quite low.
smaaaaaaaartI like seared tuna boom
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I just took a peek at your food diary and you consumed a huge amount of nuts today-- nearly 500 calories worth! So I don't think you have any right to preach aobut not eating peanut butter.
What did I say that you interpret as me "preaching against peanut butter?"0 -
Love peanut butter... hate the ratio of fat to protein.0
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Beans and Tofu for sure -- you have to eat more Tofu to up the protein compared to Tuna but Tuna also has a crap ton of sodium in it.
I only need 3500 calories worth of black beans to get my proteins in!
Actually, I hear tempeh is not awful for getting protein in without eating meat. Shame it's soy protein.
My *kitten* would explode
that is mildly disturbing but i just laughed my a** off
whoaaaaaaaaaa double entendre0 -
Its a plant based protein. 7 grams per serving. Who in the hell is going to sit and eat 3 servings of peanut butter in one sitting. that's 6 tablespoons. Of course the calorie content would be high.
reading is fundamental0 -
UponThisRock, I think you pissed off the Peter Pan fanclub.0
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I have been eating no meat at all recently, or animal products for the most part and have no trouble getting my 100g of protein everyday :huh:
whey to the rescue0 -
Not everyone eats meat. For a vegetarian, peanut butter is a good source of protein.
And in my opinion (and that of every medical opinion I've ever read) people here think they need far more protein than they actually do.
I totally agree. I'm not a vegetarian, but it does seem that alot of people equate eating healthy with taking in excessive amounts of protein. Protein is vitally important, but alot of people think they need much more than they actually do.0 -
Um... because peanut butter tastes wonderful and takes no prep time. This, in my books, is criteria enough for "good". :O)0
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Agreed. It might be better termed a "convenient" source of protein or a "quick" source of protein.
no, it wouldn't
Why not - it is convenient and is a source of protein.
I find it a good source of protein cause it tastes so good (not really becuase it has a lot of protein in it - which, bang for the buck, it does not).
Again, I disagree with the notion that it's a good source of protein.0 -
I just took a peek at your food diary and you consumed a huge amount of nuts today-- nearly 500 calories worth! So I don't think you have any right to preach aobut not eating peanut butter.
This is just hilarious ^^
Where did he say not to eat PB? He just stated that is not a really protein rich food for the amount of calories0 -
Peanut Butter is a food group bro. Besides, it's more of a source of fat than protein. Atleast that's my opinion.0
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Germany’s 2011 strongest man Patrik Baboumian is vegetarian (he is working on being vegan and claims to be 90% vegan)..
242-pound NFL Star Tony Fiammetta is a vegan...
(many more, but I'm sure you have Google and can enlighten yourself)
so it is possible to be vegetarian/vegan and get protein (not to mention be a body builder) without meat/eggs/tuna/ice skating up hill!0 -
UponThisRock, I think you pissed off the Peter Pan fanclub.
they are a touchy bunch0 -
I have been eating no meat at all recently, or animal products for the most part and have no trouble getting my 100g of protein everyday :huh:
whey to the rescue
Yus! I make protein milkshakes, healthy protein cookies, almond milk protein ice creamWoooo proteins!
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Very good point!! I'd rather eat my calories on more than peanut butter with that many calories wasted for the protein!!0
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Its a plant based protein. 7 grams per serving. Who in the hell is going to sit and eat 3 servings of peanut butter in one sitting. that's 6 tablespoons. Of course the calorie content would be high.
Looks up slowly from PB jar and glances around ever so slightly embarrassed.... Um, it's empty now.... Pretty sure there was like half a jar when I started..... Soooooo.... in answer to your question, Me????0 -
Not everyone eats meat. For a vegetarian, peanut butter is a good source of protein.
And in my opinion (and that of every medical opinion I've ever read) people here think they need far more protein than they actually do.
I totally agree. I'm not a vegetarian, but it does seem that alot of people equate eating healthy with taking in excessive amounts of protein. Protein is vitally important, but alot of people think they need much more than they actually do.
"need" is highly dependent on context. Also, what is "needed" and what is "optimal" are different things.0
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