is peanut butter good or bad for you?

BeautyFromPain
BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Is peanut butter bad for you?

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  • Sarah_uk
    Sarah_uk Posts: 209
    No,it's very healthy. Why would it be bad?

    Or do you mean calorie wise? It is quite high in calories,but that doesn't make it bad for you. It just means you shouldn't eat a whole jar.
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
    Not necessarily.

    If you are eating natural PB, then it is a good source of healthy fats and protein. It is high in calories, but you can easily make it fit into your diary without hurting you. I like to add 1 tbsp of it to a protein shake for my post-workout meal. I actually have it daily as it gives me my choco-PB fix since I used to be a Reese's addict.
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    No,it's very healthy. Why would it be bad?

    Or do you mean calorie wise? It is quite high in calories,but that doesn't make it bad for you. It just means you shouldn't eat a whole jar.

    No I don't mean calorie wise. Just meaning does it have much protein, healthy fats, etc?
    LOL everything in moderation :)
  • liza001
    liza001 Posts: 77
    Good for you! Better if it's just peanuts and no added salt etc... Of course in moderation if you are needing to lose weight..:wink:
  • ProTFitness
    ProTFitness Posts: 1,379 Member
    unhealthy PB are the ones loaded with Hydragnated Oils.Stick to Natrual and in moderation. BUt Very healthy for you
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    thankyou everyone :)
  • Coltsman4ever
    Coltsman4ever Posts: 602 Member
    Aside from the hydrogenated oil in some peanut butter, there are many healthy benefits. In moderation, of course.
  • xraychick77
    xraychick77 Posts: 1,775 Member
    if you get the sugary kinds..its not so good.

    get the all natural, its better for you

    its a regular part of my diet.
  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
    it depends if you are allergic to peanuts....
  • beccarockslife
    beccarockslife Posts: 816 Member
    it depends if you are allergic to peanuts....

    Dammit you stole what I was going to say!

    I love PB but I only have a teaspoon per bit of toast.
  • Vegan_Chick
    Vegan_Chick Posts: 474 Member
    Is peanut butter bad for you?
    In terms of alkaline vs. acidic it isn't the greatest. Almond butter is way better for you as it is alkaline based and you need to balance as much as possible. Peanut butter is acidic.
  • Valechka
    Valechka Posts: 192
    Just make sure you buy the real thing, preferably salt free. Some of the peanut butters up there full of hydrogenated fats! no make it more smooth. I also love cashew butter, almond butter and I wish they would do hazelnut butter. But I am always come back to old friend crunchy peanut butter .... and remember like any butter, it is calorie dense food.
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