peanut butter
mattkdawson
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So i'm always looking for healthy snacks that have a decent amount of protein that won't destroy my calorie quota for the day. I love peanut butter and I buy the natural kind that you have to stir up.
only problem, is that it's super high in calories. If i cut up and apple and put a couple of spoons of peanut butter on it (a normal serving size), i'm taking the equivalent of a full meal's worth of calories out. Is that okay? I keep hearing peanut butter is super healthy and has 'good calories' (whatever that means)
should i just try to avoid it completely?
only problem, is that it's super high in calories. If i cut up and apple and put a couple of spoons of peanut butter on it (a normal serving size), i'm taking the equivalent of a full meal's worth of calories out. Is that okay? I keep hearing peanut butter is super healthy and has 'good calories' (whatever that means)
should i just try to avoid it completely?
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Same prob here... I do use PB2 sometimes (powdered, defatted??, peanuts that you reconstitute with water), or Whipped Jif, OR just switched to Almond Butter (all natural) that isn't quite as tasty as PB.
I also switched to eating it if I had extra calories at the end of the day that needed to be eaten
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So i'm always looking for healthy snacks that have a decent amount of protein that won't destroy my calorie quota for the day. I love peanut butter and I buy the natural kind that you have to stir up.
only problem, is that it's super high in calories. If i cut up and apple and put a couple of spoons of peanut butter on it (a normal serving size), i'm taking the equivalent of a full meal's worth of calories out. Is that okay? I keep hearing peanut butter is super healthy and has 'good calories' (whatever that means)
should i just try to avoid it completely?
No, you should not avoid it and there is no reason to cut out enjoyable items. (unless there is a medical reason for doing so) Yes, peanut butter is higher in calories, but provides a protein punch. If a couple spoons of peanut butter are equivalent to a full meal for you, I am curious what you total calorie goal is for the day?0 -
I lurv peanut butter! For my breakfast I'll mix a serving of PB2 with a tablespoon of real PB - stir it all together to get the tasty deliciousness of PB without ALL the calories.0
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^ Agreed.So i'm always looking for healthy snacks that have a decent amount of protein that won't destroy my calorie quota for the day. I love peanut butter and I buy the natural kind that you have to stir up.
only problem, is that it's super high in calories. If i cut up and apple and put a couple of spoons of peanut butter on it (a normal serving size), i'm taking the equivalent of a full meal's worth of calories out. Is that okay? I keep hearing peanut butter is super healthy and has 'good calories' (whatever that means)
should i just try to avoid it completely?
No, you should not avoid it and there is no reason to cut out enjoyable items. (unless there is a medical reason for doing so) Yes, peanut butter is higher in calories, but provides a protein punch. If a couple spoons of peanut butter are equivalent to a full meal for you, I am curious what you total calorie goal is for the day?
As a man you should not be eating less than 1700-1800 calories, so unless you are eating a huge apple with 3 TBP of Peanut butter, you are probably exaggerating a little.0 -
Why would you want to cut it out if you:
1. like it.
2. can make it fit in your calories for the day?
There's nothing inherently wrong with peanut butter.0 -
I eat it every day.
Do whatever you want.
If you aren't vegetarian, it is not relativerly high in protein, but it will keep your full and tastes super yummy.0 -
I'd never cut out peanut butter and go through a smaller jar every week0
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I still include PB in my diet and it hasn't harmed me (I love the stuff and could never give it up). PB is a good protein option, I just try to use a serving size instead of globs of it, as well, I don't eat it everyday.0
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Bacon0
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Bacon
Mmmm, Bacon0 -
instead of an apple, eat it with carrots, celery, or other crunchy veggies. just as good, fewer calories, if that's your goal.0
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I am gonna second the recommendation of powdered PB. I forget what brand I use since I don't have a jar in the pantry right now, and I don't know how different the calories are, but I get it out of the health food aisle at Kroger and it is delicious. Like others say, PB is more calories, but it is also a healthy snack, so unless your going over you're calorie limit with it keep on nommin'.0
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Bacon
Bacon and peanut butter make the world go round!0 -
I love peanut butter on apples. I'd try eating just half an apple but then there's that other half that gets all brown and sad unless I put it in the juicer and then put it in the fridge, forget about it, and toss it out with a clear conscience.0
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Bacon
Bacon and peanut butter make the world go round!
Don't forget chocolate..... 0 -
Bacon
Bacon and peanut butter make the world go round!
Don't forget chocolate.....
Oooohhh, I like you!!! :flowerforyou:0 -
Bacon
Bacon and peanut butter make the world go round!
Don't forget chocolate.....
Oooohhh, I like you!!! :flowerforyou:
Chocolate covered bacon with peanut butter spread on it.0 -
My favorite peanut butter brand is Peanut Butter & Co.
http://ilovepeanutbutter.com/
You can find it at Whole Foods and online (or at their sandwich shop in NYC).
Here's the info:
Peanut Butter & Co.'s line of all-natural peanut butter contains no hydrogenated oils, no cholesterol, no trans-fats and, no high fructose corn syrup. Our flavors are gluten-free, vegan (except for The Bee's Knees which is vegetarian), and certified kosher. Lastly, but just as importantly, we only use USA-grown peanuts in our peanut butter.0 -
I love peanut butter on apples. I'd try eating just half an apple but then there's that other half that gets all brown and sad unless I put it in the juicer and then put it in the fridge, forget about it, and toss it out with a clear conscience.
Just sprinkle a little lemon juice on the apple slices. That will make them perfect for transport and prevent the oxidation (brown). Enjoy!0 -
Bacon
Bacon and peanut butter make the world go round!
Don't forget chocolate.....
Oooohhh, I like you!!! :flowerforyou:
Chocolate covered bacon with peanut butter spread on it.0 -
instead of an apple, eat it with carrots, celery, or other crunchy veggies. just as good, fewer calories, if that's your goal.
Ants on a log!
(peanut butter on celery sticks with raisins)0 -
I looooove peanut butter! I try to work it into my breakfast to get more bang for my buck. My fave quick breakfast is:
1 light Eggo waffle (or any toaster waffle)
1 Tablespoon peanut butter
1/2 banana
Mmmmmm.....
Don't cut it out, just find a way to work it into your regular calories.0 -
or...Bacon
Bacon and peanut butter make the world go round!
Don't forget chocolate.....
Oooohhh, I like you!!! :flowerforyou:
Chocolate covered bacon with peanut butter spread on it.
the grilled peanut butter/bacon/nutella/banana sandwich?0 -
Same prob here... I do use PB2 sometimes (powdered, defatted??, peanuts that you reconstitute with water), or Whipped Jif, OR just switched to Almond Butter (all natural) that isn't quite as tasty as PB.
I also switched to eating it if I had extra calories at the end of the day that needed to be eaten
Actually you're better off with another choice besides the whipped Jiff. It contains fully hydrogenated vegetable oil. Check out the one I posted about above (Peanut Butter & Co). Peanut Butter & Co.'s line of all-natural peanut butter contains no hydrogenated oils, no cholesterol, no trans-fats and, no high fructose corn syrup
Ingredients in Jiff Whipped: MADE FROM ROASTED PEANUTS AND SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MOLASSES, FULLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OILS (RAPESEED AND SOYBEAN), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT.0 -
PB was one of my nighttime snacking foods. I could easily eat SEVRAL heaping tablespoons of PB......racking in hundreds of calories at midnight. I know PB provides protein but I can't control my intake...I LOVE IT! So, I have switched to using PB2. It's a powdered, all natural peanut butter that you add water to make the consistency you like. 2 tbsp of PB2 is 45 calories. For me, it's saved a HUGE amount of calories/week. I add it to my smoothies, eat on apples, make ice cream with it...tons of things you can do with it.0
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Bacon
Bacon and peanut butter make the world go round!
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM0 -
Bacon
Bacon and peanut butter make the world go round!
Don't forget chocolate.....
Oooohhh, I like you!!! :flowerforyou:
Chocolate covered bacon with peanut butter spread on it.
No No Now I'm all dizzy!!!
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Kind of off topic.. BUT does anyone know where I can find PB2 Chocolate flavor in CANADA?? it's driving me insane.. preferably those who live in BC.0
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Kind of off topic.. BUT does anyone know where I can find PB2 Chocolate flavor in CANADA?? it's driving me insane.. preferably those who live in BC.
I found it on Amazon.ca for you:
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00CMANM3I 0 -
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No, you should not avoid it and there is no reason to cut out enjoyable items. (unless there is a medical reason for doing so) Yes, peanut butter is higher in calories, but provides a protein punch. If a couple spoons of peanut butter are equivalent to a full meal for you, I am curious what you total calorie goal is for the day?
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1760 per day is my quota.
i try to keep my 3 meals at 500 or less and that leave some wiggle room and room for a snack. if a serving of peanut butter is 200+ calories (and lets be honest, 2 tblspoons is barely anything) than it doesn't really make sense for me to eat it as a snack0
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