Peanut butter

kliermann
kliermann Posts: 514
in Health and Weight Loss
OK so I have a question does anyone know of any healthier peanut butter? or if its healthier to make your own? I have lost and gained a lot of weight eating peanut butter in the past. But now i wanna lose weight since I have a leg brace so i was thinking about adding shakes and peanut butter and vegies. Any ideas?
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  • BigGuy47
    BigGuy47 Posts: 1,768 Member
    I toss a little PB2 in my smoothies. PB2 is powdered peanut butter with much of the fat removed.

    http://www.bellplantation.com/products/1-case-jar-pb2.html
  • Delicate
    Delicate Posts: 625 Member
    I use one from myprotein, or meridans, both have no added salt/sugar

    so they are basically squashed nuts, i dont know if you have those though.
  • mmddwechanged
    mmddwechanged Posts: 1,687 Member
    I love peanut butter. I eat it every day:)
  • bpwparents
    bpwparents Posts: 359 Member
    I've switched to Natural peanut butter. It has less fat & less calories but it's still in moderation. I'll add it sometimes to smoothies but just a tsp. PB is so good but it needs to still be in moderation.
  • kliermann
    kliermann Posts: 514
    I toss a little PB2 in my smoothies. PB2 is powdered peanut butter with much of the fat removed.

    http://www.bellplantation.com/products/1-case-jar-pb2.html

    I bought this before on amazon when i was in turkey but I got injured before trying it is it good? also have you tried using it like peanut butter at all?
  • BigGuy47
    BigGuy47 Posts: 1,768 Member
    I rarely use it as peanut butter, it's OK just don't expect it to be like real PB. A tablespoon in my almond milk with some flax seeds works for me. That said, if my calories and macros allow for it, I will have regular peanut butter. No need to fear the fat.
  • tnq1019
    tnq1019 Posts: 65
    i love the choc pb2 and also theres one from trader joes speculoos gingerbread cookie..its amazingggg but not super healthy same calories n values as regular 180 but its life changing
  • SaffSaad
    SaffSaad Posts: 81
    I eat peanut butter almost every day. you're not going to put on weight if you eat it, just make sure it fits in your daily calorie limit. As for which brand is better just check the ingredients and make sure no rubbish is added to it. I personally like the whole earth range (no added sugar).
  • nczuczu
    nczuczu Posts: 611 Member
    PB2 is good, but don't expect it to be just like peanut butter. It comes in powder form, so you would add water to make it spreadable. If you like the sweetness of peanut butter, then add a little splenda. Add less water to make it thicker and more water to thin it out more. People use it in their protein shakes. I never did anything but spread on low cal toast. Definitely less fat!!!
  • kliermann
    kliermann Posts: 514
    I use one from myprotein, or meridans, both have no added salt/sugar

    so they are basically squashed nuts, i dont know if you have those though.

    I have never heard of these nor can I find them on amazon. Is there another name for them or is that the brand?
  • sunnyside1213
    sunnyside1213 Posts: 1,205 Member
    There are lots of brands of natural pb. I use Adams. If it says anything more than peanuts and salt, stay away from it.
  • kliermann
    kliermann Posts: 514
    PB2 is good, but don't expect it to be just like peanut butter. It comes in powder form, so you would add water to make it spreadable. If you like the sweetness of peanut butter, then add a little splenda. Add less water to make it thicker and more water to thin it out more. People use it in their protein shakes. I never did anything but spread on low cal toast. Definitely less fat!!!

    Thanks!!
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    peanut butter is good for smearing all over the body.
  • 1bjh
    1bjh Posts: 1
    have you tried Almond Butter..extremely healthy!
  • Faintgreeneyes
    Faintgreeneyes Posts: 729 Member
    Like anything, as long as its in moderation, eating peanut butter shouldn't interfere with your weight loss goals. Natural peanut butter tends to have more protein and less sugar, but if your using it a tablespoon at a time in your shakes, I think even using the full fat real stuff isn't going to harm you as long as you account for it.
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    peanut butter is good for smearing all over the body.

    This wouldn't work for me. My dog licks peanut butter off my fingers, I can't even imagine getting tackled by him and getting slobbered on.

    And I just love the cheapest peanut butter at the store, that has the oil separation.
  • LaurenAOK
    LaurenAOK Posts: 2,475 Member
    I use all natural peanut butter (from Smuckers). Only ingredients are peanuts and less than 1% salt. It's very healthy. Yes, peanut butter is high in fat (and therefore calories), but it's healthy fat. There's absolutely nothing wrong with eating peanut butter in moderation. I eat it at least once a day!
  • freebird777
    freebird777 Posts: 63
    From what I've been told, peanut butter is great but not the Skippy or Jif kind....those are full of additives and sugar. I usually buy natural or grind my own at Whole Foods. Still measure it out though.
  • kharper85
    kharper85 Posts: 44 Member
    I toss a little PB2 in my smoothies. PB2 is powdered peanut butter with much of the fat removed.

    http://www.bellplantation.com/products/1-case-jar-pb2.html

    This!
  • Raynne413
    Raynne413 Posts: 1,527 Member
    I use all natural peanut butter (from Smuckers). Only ingredients are peanuts and less than 1% salt. It's very healthy. Yes, peanut butter is high in fat (and therefore calories), but it's healthy fat. There's absolutely nothing wrong with eating peanut butter in moderation. I eat it at least once a day!

    I LOVE the Smucker's peanut butter. It is SOOOOO good!
  • kliermann
    kliermann Posts: 514
    I've switched to Natural peanut butter. It has less fat & less calories but it's still in moderation. I'll add it sometimes to smoothies but just a tsp. PB is so good but it needs to still be in moderation.

    Are you talking about the one that looks like it has an inch of oil on the top?
  • lovemitch125
    lovemitch125 Posts: 257 Member
    All Natural low sodium Peanut Butter by JIF. Tastes the same as any other peanut butter I've ever had. Really delicious :)
  • WandaMM1
    WandaMM1 Posts: 132 Member
    I use all natural peanut butter (from Smuckers). Only ingredients are peanuts and less than 1% salt. It's very healthy. Yes, peanut butter is high in fat (and therefore calories), but it's healthy fat. There's absolutely nothing wrong with eating peanut butter in moderation. I eat it at least once a day!

    I totally agree. I use the Smuckers PB on a rice cake when I needs something I consider a "treat". I use PB2 in my protein and meal replacement shakes. All the protein and flavor of regular PB but WAY less fat/calories.
  • Delicate
    Delicate Posts: 625 Member

    I have never heard of these nor can I find them on amazon. Is there another name for them or is that the brand?

    apologies Meridian http://www.amazon.co.uk/Meridian-Natural-Crunchy-Peanut-Butter/dp/B00A79CJNA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1365778016&sr=8-1&keywords=peanut+butter+meridian

    myprotein peanut butter is just got from myprotein.com

    both do almond and cashew butter too (and meridians hazelnut butter is delish also)
  • Coltsman4ever
    Coltsman4ever Posts: 602 Member
    I use all natural peanut butter (from Smuckers). Only ingredients are peanuts and less than 1% salt. It's very healthy. Yes, peanut butter is high in fat (and therefore calories), but it's healthy fat. There's absolutely nothing wrong with eating peanut butter in moderation. I eat it at least once a day!

    I use this too and it tastes great!
    I eat peanut butter almost every day. Love it!
  • kliermann
    kliermann Posts: 514
    i love the choc pb2 and also theres one from trader joes speculoos gingerbread cookie..its amazingggg but not super healthy same calories n values as regular 180 but its life changing

    didnt know they had a choc PB2 hah ill have to try that!! And that other one your talkin about is$20!!!! How do you afford $20 for peanut butter lol
  • kliermann
    kliermann Posts: 514
    have you tried Almond Butter..extremely healthy!
    honestly i didnt know thay made it...I will have to look into that as well cause I do eat almonds.
  • kliermann
    kliermann Posts: 514
    peanut butter is good for smearing all over the body.

    This wouldn't work for me. My dog licks peanut butter off my fingers, I can't even imagine getting tackled by him and getting slobbered on.

    And I just love the cheapest peanut butter at the store, that has the oil separation.

    Alright I seen the oil seperated ones why do they do that? is it more healthy???
  • katythemommy
    katythemommy Posts: 437 Member
    The all natural peanut butters from Jif, Skippy, etc taste great and have no hydrogenated oils or HFCS. Peanut butter is good for you!!! In moderation!
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Just eat natural peanut butter...nothing but peanuts...maybe some salt if you like that. Keep in mind that peanut butter has a lot of fat...good heart healthy fat, but fat none-the-less. This makes for a very calorie dense treat, so you just have to be careful in RE to calories. I eat peanut butter pretty much daily.

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