Peanut Butter Addiction
Nazy1343
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Hi, I have been gluten free for 20 months due to a medical condition and I am trying to get fit by exercising and balancing my diet. My only problem is I am addicted to nuts and peanut butter. Can anyone help tell me what my nuts limit should be? Is 3 spoons of peanut butter plus two hanfuls of mixed unsalted nuts too much of fat consumption a day?
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I am a fellow peanut butter addict. There are worse foods to be addicted to as nuts are one of the healthiest sources of fats. They do pack a nasty calorie hit though so you don't want to overdo it. You can eat all the nuts you want as long as you are staying under your fat macro and aren't leaving yourself with too few calories to keep your hunger at bay. Peanut butter has about 8 gram of fat and 95 calories per tablespoon.0
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The problem was I was having 10 spoons a day. But now I cut it to 3 spoons maximum. My favourite snack right now is mashed banana with crunchy peanut butter on top of rice cakes.
There is so much you can do with peanut butter! Glad I found another PB enthusiast!0 -
I mix 1T of PB w/ a 100 calorie cup of yoplait ff greek vanilla yogurt. The PB taste is really strong & tastes like more than only a tablespoon. It is pretty delicious as a dip for apples or bananas.0
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Peanut butter is the best!
Your limits should be whatever fits your macros/calorie goals.0 -
^^^Agreed!0
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Why are you limiting your peanut butter again???0
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Your limits should be whatever fits your macros/calorie goals.
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thanks for the reply guys! well my doctor said peanut butter should not be consumed more than 2 table spoons a day but I started insanity challenge and found peanut butter was the best recovery food (did not go back to that doctor again).
I discovered the best recipe recently for the summer. In a food processor blend together frozen banana, and peanut butter.. mix chia seeds... on a tray shape the mix into small bits the size of your thumb and pour melted dark (70%+) chocolate on top. put into the freezer to set and take out whenever you want. mmmm i my go and get one now
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Peanut butter is nothing without jelly!0
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Your limits should be whatever fits your macros/calorie goals.
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The problem was I was having 10 spoons a day. But now I cut it to 3 spoons maximum. My favourite snack right now is mashed banana with crunchy peanut butter on top of rice cakes.
There is so much you can do with peanut butter! Glad I found another PB enthusiast!
Smashed banana w/ peanut butter on rice cakes...omg that sounds so freaken yummy0 -
The problem was I was having 10 spoons a day. But now I cut it to 3 spoons maximum. My favourite snack right now is mashed banana with crunchy peanut butter on top of rice cakes.
There is so much you can do with peanut butter! Glad I found another PB enthusiast!
Smashed banana w/ peanut butter on rice cakes...omg that sounds so freaken yummy
You should definitely try it
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I have peanut butter with apple slices every evening for my after workout snack. That, plus my regular protein rich breakfast is what keeps my blood sugar from crashing mid-morning. I notice a huge difference when I don't eat it. I guess you could say I'm addicted!0
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just make sure its not skippy or some other brand with all kinds of added junk....just penut should be listed on the ingredients. Keep it to 2 spoons a day. I to have a mashed banna penut butter rice cake addiction and always put a nice scoop in my smoothies. its when you buy a jar every other day you may need to slow down. lol 1 tbl spoon is 100 cal of flavor country in my world.0
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It is very important to weigh peanut butter, because "spoons" are highly inaccurate. A serving size is 32g and that has approximately 200 calories. You can easily take in hundreds of extra calories if you overdo it. I was surprised how many servings of peanut butter I was actually eating when I weighed it vs. eyeballing a tbsp lol.0
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Actually I learnt today that peanut butter saves lives of malnourished children http://www.peanutbutterforthehungry.org/0
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Hey, now... No need to be rude. Just playing around
No you're not.I have peanut butter with apple slices every evening for my after workout snack. That, plus my regular protein rich breakfast is what keeps my blood sugar from crashing mid-morning. I notice a huge difference when I don't eat it. I guess you could say I'm addicted!
I don't eat all natural peanut butter. Does that mean I'm unhealthy?just make sure its not skippy or some other brand with all kinds of added junk....just penut should be listed on the ingredients. Keep it to 2 spoons a day. I to have a mashed banna penut butter rice cake addiction and always put a nice scoop in my smoothies. its when you buy a jar every other day you may need to slow down. lol 1 tbl spoon is 100 cal of flavor country in my world.
You aren't addicted either. 0 -
Peanut butter is my kryptonite.0
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I just discovered this stuff "PB2" Powdered Peanut Butter, and it has been my saving grace. It's literally just dehydrated peanut butter that you mix with water. Because it doesn't have all the oil, it's only 45 calories/ 1.5g fat per 2tbs.0
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WHATI just discovered this stuff "PB2" Powdered Peanut Butter, and it has been my saving grace. It's literally just dehydrated peanut butter that you mix with water. Because it doesn't have all the oil, it's only 45 calories/ 1.5g fat per 2tbs.
does it preserve all the nutrients?
from the website:
"No trans fats
70% less fat than traditional peanut butter
No added hydrogenated oils
PPB is naturally gluten free and it is good source of vitamin E, folate, fibre, niacin, magnesium and phosphorus
PPB is also a natural thickener and can be added to smoothies, stews, sauces and gravy"
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LOVE PB2!! Mixes easily, totally satisfies my peanut butter monster. Really great in yogurt, great for thickening smoothies too. Cannot recommend highly enough. It's not peanut butter, but the taste and texture are very similar without the oiliness. Sure peanut butter's oil isn't "bad," but it's jam packed with calories. Try PB2.0
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Try 1T crunchy PB in your hot oatmeal. You'll be surprised how good it is.0
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3 spoons? I eat a JAR if left to it, so don't feel bad.
One thing that helped me was consuming the recommended protein intake to match my workout intensity. I don't seem to crave peanut butter any more.0 -
3 spoons? I eat a JAR if left to it, so don't feel bad.
One thing that helped me was consuming the recommended protein intake to match my workout intensity. I don't seem to crave peanut butter any more.
do you get your protein from meat or protein bars etc?0 -
Try 1T crunchy PB in your hot oatmeal. You'll be surprised how good it is.
best tip ever! I did that today! it was beautiful! hot oatmeal with peanut butter and blueberries yummm0 -
3 spoons? I eat a JAR if left to it, so don't feel bad.
One thing that helped me was consuming the recommended protein intake to match my workout intensity. I don't seem to crave peanut butter any more.
do you get your protein from meat or protein bars etc?
From meat, especially fish 0
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