Peanut butter-healthy or not?

elly0001
elly0001 Posts: 191
edited September 30 in Food and Nutrition
is peanut butter good for u if so how much is a gd serving size? Or are there healthier put pastes out there??

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  • lovelyfacex3
    lovelyfacex3 Posts: 68 Member
    Just like most foods, its good in MODERATION. Peanut butter is pretty high in calories but it is made of a healthy fat. So enjoy it every once in a while but don't gob it on! I usually have a tablespoon of it every few days.
  • giaciccone
    giaciccone Posts: 257
    I'll have PB&J for lunch at least twice a week.
    Pairing peanut butter with celery or apples is great for you. Yeah, it's a high calorie count, but that's because of all of those "good fats" that are packed inside. Peanuts are powerful little things :)
  • stc74
    stc74 Posts: 297 Member
    i sure hope its healthy. PB is likely my favorite food. I wish it was easier to find w/o added sugar/corn syrup.
    Recently I say a soy based spread that is supposed to be "safe" for fake pb sandwiches in schools that don't allow pb due to allergies. I wonder what that is like? I do worry about my school going pb free. I usually have a jar of nuts in the drawer and pbj occasionally cuz I love it!

    I'll check back on this one
  • Schwiggity
    Schwiggity Posts: 1,449 Member
    Healthy, but calorie dense.
  • frugalmomsrock
    frugalmomsrock Posts: 1,123
    It's good for you. Actually, there are studies that show that people who are dieting and eat peanut butter lose weight at a better rate than those who abstain. It helps you feel full and it's sweet enough to feel like a treat to keep you satisfied in that department too. :)
  • frugalmomsrock
    frugalmomsrock Posts: 1,123
    i sure hope its healthy. PB is likely my favorite food. I wish it was easier to find w/o added sugar/corn syrup.
    Recently I say a soy based spread that is supposed to be "safe" for fake pb sandwiches in schools that don't allow pb due to allergies. I wonder what that is like? I do worry about my school going pb free. I usually have a jar of nuts in the drawer and pbj occasionally cuz I love it!

    I'll check back on this one

    Where are you? Sweetbay/Hannaford has a really good natural peanut butter with no sugar. It's called Nature's Place. Lower sodium than most, too.
  • sweetsapphire85
    sweetsapphire85 Posts: 386
    I know not all peanut butters are created equal. They may have a lot of preservatives in it and stuff too reduce separation etc. some have added sugar etc.

    I just bought a jar of "healthier" natural peanut butter because my parents tend to buy the less healthy kind, I just tried it tonight and only notice it has less sodium and sugar in it. If you like peanut butter (it's a favorite of mine) just be sure to compare and check the labels!
  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
    Natural nut butters are VERY good for you.
  • llovegrove
    llovegrove Posts: 94 Member
    Have you tried PB2? Some people dont like it but I personally do. I like to use it for that peanut buttery taste when I dont want all the calories. Bell Plantation makes it, google it. It comes in a powder and you just ad water to make the creaminess. 2 TBS is 45 calories. I also like to add it to my shakes to give it a peanut butter flavor.
  • amyschaefer
    amyschaefer Posts: 80
    Smuckers natural peanut butter is the best! Peanuts are the only ingredient and it is yummy!
  • Schwiggity
    Schwiggity Posts: 1,449 Member
    Natural nut butters are VERY good for you.

    :laugh:
  • brewingaz
    brewingaz Posts: 1,136 Member
    Natural nut butters are VERY good for you.


    This is true. I'm going to make some nut butter tonight. It's the best.
  • pbajwally
    pbajwally Posts: 210 Member
    I read all the "Eat This, Not That" books and as far as regular peanut butter goes, they say the Skippy Natural is the best. I would look for anything leaning towards all natural and less processed. Definitely want to stay away from the partially hydrogenated anything...

    I usually have a whole wheat mini bagel toasted in the morning with a half serving of PB. So good & keeps me satiated.
  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
    Natural nut butters are VERY good for you.


    This is true. I'm going to make some nut butter tonight. It's the best.

    You love making nut butter! There have been several posts about it.
  • Schwiggity
    Schwiggity Posts: 1,449 Member
    Natural nut butters are VERY good for you.


    This is true. I'm going to make some nut butter tonight. It's the best.

    Have you considered selling your nut butter at the local farmer's market?
  • brewingaz
    brewingaz Posts: 1,136 Member
    Natural nut butters are VERY good for you.


    This is true. I'm going to make some nut butter tonight. It's the best.

    Have you considered selling your nut butter at the local farmer's market?

    I thought about selling it. It's a hot commodity. But rather I just donate it.
  • TooFit2Quit
    TooFit2Quit Posts: 29
    1-2 T of Better'n Peanut Butter makes me very happy :)
  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
    Natural nut butters are VERY good for you.


    This is true. I'm going to make some nut butter tonight. It's the best.

    Have you considered selling your nut butter at the local farmer's market?

    I thought about selling it. It's a hot commodity. But rather I just donate it.

    Very charitable of you, but seriously, you should put in jars and sell it. Maybe make up some cute little labels with a bear on them or something.
  • BecomingMyself
    BecomingMyself Posts: 39
    @stc74 You can buy organic peanut butter. It doesn't have any corn syrup or sugar. You can find it in health food stores as well as major grocery stores.
  • B_L_A_Z_I_A_N
    B_L_A_Z_I_A_N Posts: 151
    Natural nut butters are VERY good for you.


    This is true. I'm going to make some nut butter tonight. It's the best.

    Have you considered selling your nut butter at the local farmer's market?

    I thought about selling it. It's a hot commodity. But rather I just donate it.

    Very charitable of you, but seriously, you should put in jars and sell it. Maybe make up some cute little labels with a bear on them or something.

    Or maybe a squirrel.

    they love nuts
  • brewingaz
    brewingaz Posts: 1,136 Member
    Natural nut butters are VERY good for you.


    This is true. I'm going to make some nut butter tonight. It's the best.

    Have you considered selling your nut butter at the local farmer's market?

    I thought about selling it. It's a hot commodity. But rather I just donate it.

    Very charitable of you, but seriously, you should put in jars and sell it. Maybe make up some cute little labels with a bear on them or something.

    Or maybe a squirrel.

    they love nuts

    This is true. Usually it's so good it's gone before I can store it. The few times I could store it, it was in a little cup.
  • freeloaves
    freeloaves Posts: 281
    I LOVE crunchy PB.

    I also could eat almond PB all day *omgjizzismsitissogoodiwantsomerightnowomg*
  • omid990
    omid990 Posts: 785 Member
    i love the stuff. have a tablespoon of it almost every morning.

    while it is calorie-dense, i don't find myself ever wanting more than 1-2 tablespoons. that's more than enough for a pb&j for me.
  • elly0001
    elly0001 Posts: 191
    great well i will keep eating it then :) the one i have is just peanuts so should be right :)
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    I think it's good for you if you get one without added salt and sugar. I don't trust the "light" kind of PB because they just load it up with some kind of unpronouncable starch which I don't think I want to eat.

    I just bought some Almond, Brazil, Cashew Spread from Woolworths and it is DELICIOUS!
  • KelieHerrera
    KelieHerrera Posts: 93
    I'm allergic to peanuts and tree nuts and before I started being more health conscious I ate Soy Nut Butter as a replacement. It's really good, but pretty sure its horrible for you. They even make a crunchy version. It's pretty good stuff.
  • elly0001
    elly0001 Posts: 191
    the kind i have only has one ingredient -peanuts so should be right :)
  • lwoodtri
    lwoodtri Posts: 10 Member
    Peanut butter itself is ok for ya, (although some studies of peanuts show otherwise) but there are many others out there . . Almonds and cashews I prefer over regular peanuts! Just note that nuts as a whole are calorie dense and you do not need to eat much!

    Whole "PayCheck" Foods, also has a machine to make "butter" out of a few different types .. Almond Butter is amazing!! :)
  • Laura_beau
    Laura_beau Posts: 1,029 Member
    I love PB but definitely only eat it in moderation. My PB favourite: Mix 1 tbsp of crunchy peanut (or cashew nut) butter with 1 clove of raw garlic, 1/2 a chopped red chilli, a little water to let it down and a dash of soy sauce and you have yourself a satay style stir fry sauce, or dipping sauce for chicken, prawns (shrimp) etc..
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