Peanut butter lovers.....

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  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    I love peanut butter that's made with chocolate and hazelnuts, fyi.

    If anyone is like... going to get me something for christmas.
  • Lazz5k
    Lazz5k Posts: 251 Member
    is it bad if the peanut butter makes me go over my fat count on mfp but its nothing more than just 2 tbsp.???
  • Roxiegirl2008
    Roxiegirl2008 Posts: 756 Member
    I love almond butter. I do limit my intake though.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    I just ran out of my custom peanut butter and maple syrup mix. :(
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    dbmata wrote: »
    I love peanut butter that's made with chocolate and hazelnuts, fyi.

    If anyone is like... going to get me something for christmas.

    Kim - floaty chair
    John - Breaking Bad barrel
    db - Fitbit **** up specialty peanut butter
    Brenna - baby toys, baby clothes
  • PRMinx
    PRMinx Posts: 4,585 Member
    Blasphemy.

    Peanut butter is everything that's right with the world.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Kalikel wrote: »
    dbmata wrote: »
    I love peanut butter that's made with chocolate and hazelnuts, fyi.

    If anyone is like... going to get me something for christmas.

    Kim - floaty chair
    John - Breaking Bad barrel
    db - Fitbit **** up specialty peanut butter
    Brenna - baby toys, baby clothes
    LOL.

    YES. Then I'll make a quick rum extract and mix it in.
  • MoiAussi93
    MoiAussi93 Posts: 1,948 Member
    That girl understands nothing about nutrition. We NEED fat in the diet...you can't eliminate it completely and be healthy. Peanut butter is one of the best sources of monounsaturated fat...which is VERY healthy. It also is a good way to supplement protein. One tablespoon of natural peanut butter is 95 calories...1 or 2 spoonfuls are very easy to fit into most diets. As long as you aren't eating half the jar, it is extremely good for you.

    And it tastes great.
  • stacceyw
    stacceyw Posts: 4
    edited December 2014
    I saw this thread and was hoping to find info on the best brand out there. Love PB as well, and also have realized how many calories, fat, etc it has :flushed: I haven't been able to convert completely to natural PB, too.... pastey, dry, I don't know how to describe it, so I am looking for advice on the best brands, least sugar, closest to natural? Any ideas?
  • MoiAussi93
    MoiAussi93 Posts: 1,948 Member
    stacceyw wrote: »
    I haven't been able to convert completely to natural PB, too.... pastey, dry, I don't know how to describe it, so I am looking for advice on the best brands, least sugar, closest to natural? Any ideas?
    Buy natural peanut butter...the only ingredients are peanuts and salt...no sugar or anything else added.

    Trader Joe's make a great one. Whole Foods' 365 brand is also good. Both taste pretty much the same.

  • stacceyw
    stacceyw Posts: 4
    Thanks MoiAussi93 - I'll try those :D
  • michellemybelll
    michellemybelll Posts: 2,228 Member
    i eat peanut butter every day :happy:
  • sullus
    sullus Posts: 2,839 Member
    2013sk wrote: »
    I myself am a peanut butter lover. I love peanut butter!!!

    I don't like PB2! I love crunchy sunpat peanut butter!!!

    Now a girl on one of the forums has just posted to say that 'nut butters are overrated and pure fat' 'Your just putting fat into your body. Eat vegetables and fruit instead'

    Now what do you think about this? I thought protein keeps you fuller for longer. Yes I know its fat, but good fats... ?

    Also how much peanut butter do you eat a day? Have you found this has slowed down your weight loss progress?

    I would like to know your views

    Thanks xxx

    But peanut butter *is* vegetables...
  • SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage
    SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage Posts: 2,668 Member
    PRMinx wrote: »
    Blasphemy.

    Peanut butter is everything that's right with the world.
    +1
    In my house of 2 adults and one 4-year old, we go through the Costco sized tub in a month. Hubby and son are slim and I've lost 52 lbs with not much effort and with including PB in my diet.

  • al369
    al369 Posts: 170 Member
    I freaking love PB. But only Crazy Richard's pb. No added oil, sugar, or salt. It's perfect. I agree that PB2 is just not the same, though I've used it for baking with good results.

    I think of it as a healthy fat; something to have in moderation.
  • pholbert
    pholbert Posts: 575 Member
    I have almond butter every work day for lunch.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    did you tell her fat was a macrunutrient and we can't live without it???
  • Theo166
    Theo166 Posts: 2,564 Member
    Ditto, Peanut Butter is fantastic in moderation. The high fat and protein helps keep you satiated for a longer period, unlike carb heavy diets. The trick is just not to overdo it.
  • CooCooPuff
    CooCooPuff Posts: 4,374 Member
    PB2 really is crap compared to normal peanut butter and so overpriced.

    I kind of want to start making my own nut butters for the sake of variety.


  • segacs
    segacs Posts: 4,599 Member
    Big fan of peanut butter here. I have some more days than not.

    The food scale was *really* valuable to me here, though. Turns out I was eating way more than a serving at a time all this time when I used a tablespoon to eyeball it. When I started weighing it, I realized that the serving I *thought* was 15g was actually closer to 30g.

    I still eat 30g. I just log it that way.
  • nickatine
    nickatine Posts: 451 Member
    her words are blasphemy, I eat peanut butter, almond butter, pb2, fatty cuts of meat and tons of butter , oil u name it. Fat helps you feel satiated keeps, your intenstines lubed , hair and nails strong and shiny.
  • michellemybelll
    michellemybelll Posts: 2,228 Member
    segacs wrote: »
    Big fan of peanut butter here. I have some more days than not.

    The food scale was *really* valuable to me here, though. Turns out I was eating way more than a serving at a time all this time when I used a tablespoon to eyeball it. When I started weighing it, I realized that the serving I *thought* was 15g was actually closer to 30g.

    I still eat 30g. I just log it that way.

    i agree re: the value of the food scale.
  • SuggaD
    SuggaD Posts: 1,369 Member
    I have nut butters almost every day. Natural only though.
  • itsjustmish
    itsjustmish Posts: 107 Member
    I eat nut butters every single day, but stick to the natural ones with no added sugar or oils. I have at least 20g mixed into my porridge every day, sometimes more if I have the calories spare. I currently have 8 different types of nut butter in my cupboard. I'm all about the nut butters!!
  • PeachyCarol
    PeachyCarol Posts: 8,029 Member
    I like PB2 mixed into my yogurt, but for snacking? Now that I know what a real tablespoon is supposed to be, nothing beats almond butter for me when I have the calories for it.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Next time I get some pb2, I'm going to mix it into my jif and see what happens.
  • hgycta
    hgycta Posts: 3,013 Member
    Peanut (or any kind of nut) butter is indeed a great source of your unhealthy fats and some protein. As long as you opt for the natural, less processed kind and can control your portion sizes, it can be a great snack that tastes amazing! That being said, I personally can't eat it because it simply doesn't fill me, so it's a rare occasional treat in my household :x
  • allanakern
    allanakern Posts: 245 Member
    I just measure it and have a tbsp. a day - usually in my protein shake, sometimes on a pb&j, and sometimes by itself (yummm). the good thing about peanut butter, for me at least, is that Its very satisfying so 1 tbsp. is typically enough but I just measure and fit it in my macros. I'm usually low on my fat so its a nice boost
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    All the vitamins are in the fat.

    http://www.peanut-institute.org/health-and-nutrition/protective-nutrients/vitamins-and-minerals.asp

    I had a tablespoon of flax seed oil with a bit of vinegar and salt with my bread last night. A good oil is great, and peanut butter has it too. I am just careful with the portions.
  • Pickles175
    Pickles175 Posts: 211 Member
    I have Peanut Butter and Co.'s Dark Chocolate Dreams spread on toast every morning. Heavenly. Nothing could be better than a mix of dark chocolate and peanut butter.
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