PEANUT BUTTER AND CALORIES?

Shea2013

I have heard that when you eat peanut butter, your stomach has to work hard to digest it, therefore you burn a large amount of calories. Is this true?

axialmeow

No. I wish!

keenesmom

Don't think it's true...however it doesn't matter to me. I LOVE peanut butter and eat it several times a week!

Freidon

Never heard that. There are negative calorie foods, like celery, that burn more calories digesting than they are themselves. However, considering peanut butter (although healthy) is really calorie dense, I doubt digesting will hardly put a dent in it....

Snackman88

I never heard this before. Love PB&J's and putting peanut butter in my protein shakes. The way to burn a lot of calories is pushing yourself hard and long. Go get some!

BarackMeLikeAHurricane

Never heard that. There are negative calorie foods, like celery, that burn more calories digesting than they are themselves. However, considering peanut butter (although healthy) is really calorie dense, I doubt digesting will hardly put a dent in it....

10 calories of celery takes less than 2 calories for your body to digest. Unless my basic math skills have take a sharp decline I believe that 10 - 2 = 8.

taso42

No.

DebraYvonne

if that were true, I'd weigh 90 pounds!!

cominupmilhouse

Never heard that. There are negative calorie foods, like celery, that burn more calories digesting than they are themselves. However, considering peanut butter (although healthy) is really calorie dense, I doubt digesting will hardly put a dent in it....

Yep "negative calorie" foods is a myth that's long been busted. No such thing, unfortunately

AnvilHead

No. Google "Thermic Effect of Feeding".

MoreBean13

I really like this theory. I am going to start incorporating it in to my diet immediately.

tsh0ck

Never heard that. There are negative calorie foods, like celery, that burn more calories digesting than they are themselves.

no, there aren't.

chrisdavey

You may be talking about whole nuts. Fibre and the fact that not all of the fats are absorbed and some are passed means the calories absorbed are slightly different to nutritional labels.

foleyshirley

Never heard that. There are negative calorie foods, like celery, that burn more calories digesting than they are themselves. However, considering peanut butter (although healthy) is really calorie dense, I doubt digesting will hardly put a dent in it....

There is no such thing as calorie negative.

DavPul

if you heard it, it's got to be true. makes complete sense to me. that's why i get the chunky peanut butter instead of the smooth. i figure that with the extra work my body has do in the process of chewing, swallowing and digesting the chunks, i'm in a calorie deficit from eating peanut butter alone! the deficit from the chunky peanut butter is so big i don't even count the bread from the PB sandwich!!!

n0ob

I find crunchy has a "corn" effect. I call it "low calorie" PB for this reason.

Otterluv

if you heard it, it's got to be true. makes complete sense to me. that's why i get the chunky peanut butter instead of the smooth. i figure that with the extra work my body has do in the process of chewing, swallowing and digesting the chunks, i'm in a calorie deficit from eating peanut butter alone! the deficit from the chunky peanut butter is so big i don't even count the bread from the PB sandwich!!!

Smart thinking. I'm gonna' go have an apple dipped in crunchy PB - I shouldn't even have to log that sucker!

ladymiseryali

Never heard that. Either way, I love my peanut butter! I have 2 tbsps a day! Sometimes more.

AnvilHead

if you heard it, it's got to be true. makes complete sense to me. that's why i get the chunky peanut butter instead of the smooth. i figure that with the extra work my body has do in the process of chewing, swallowing and digesting the chunks, i'm in a calorie deficit from eating peanut butter alone! the deficit from the chunky peanut butter is so big i don't even count the bread from the PB sandwich!!!

Smart thinking. I'm gonna' go have an apple dipped in crunchy PB - I shouldn't even have to log that sucker!

Apples are negative calories according to some people too, so you've got a double negative going there. You may have to eat some calories back just to make up for the hyooge deficit you'll be creating!

msforst23

random PB tip: PB2 (http://www.bellplantation.com/) is a low cal PB alternative that [in my opinion] tastes like crap when mixed with water, as is suggested on the container. HOWEVER, I find that when I mix it with a little bit of plain Greek yogurt, it totally does the trick in getting me my PB fix.

Source: PB addict

megsmom2

There are no negative calorie foods....and peanut butter wouldn't be even close. But peanut butter is tasty and good for you and versatile. Use and enjoy it!

trogalicious

random PB tip: PB2 (http://www.bellplantation.com/) is a low cal PB alternative that [in my opinion] tastes like crap when mixed with water, as is suggested on the container. HOWEVER, I find that when I mix it with a little bit of plain Greek yogurt, it totally does the trick in getting me my PB fix.

Source: PB addict

made a PB2 and jelly sandwich tonight. Mixed PB2 into Strawberry Polaner All Fruit. Toss it on bread. Instant ermagerd.

rumplesnat

PB2!

msforst23

Ohhh mixing it INTO the jelly?! You're brilliant! I will have to try that, thanks!

Railr0aderTony

LOVE

Otterluv

Apples are negative calories according to some people too, so you've got a double negative going there. You may have to eat some calories back just to make up for the hyooge deficit you'll be creating!

Awesome! I'm going to throw some chocolate sauce on top for good measure.

flicka11

Never heard that BUT, there's this stuff, called PB2. Now, its real peanut butter, just not with the oil in it, so its like a powder. You add water to your "powder" and voila, peanut butter!!!! Now, I love my Peter Pan, but I gotta tell ya, this stuff tastes really really good, you wont miss the calories, promise!

firstsip

I prefer my peanut butter sexy/hott.

MoreBean13

Never heard that BUT, there's this stuff, called PB2. Now, its real peanut butter, just not with the oil in it, so its like a powder. You add water to your "powder" and voila, peanut butter!!!! Now, I love my Peter Pan, but I gotta tell ya, this stuff tastes really really good, you wont miss the calories, promise!

I think it's gross and tastes like peanut butter flavored dirt.

KittieLea

It is true. I'm on the peanut butter diet, so I eat nothing but peanut butter. I've lost 10 pounds in just a week!

AnvilHead

I think it's gross and tastes like peanut butter flavored dirt.

I'm not a big fan either. Haven't tried mixing it into anything to see if it's any better, but straight off the spoon it certainly ain't peanut butter.