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motivated_kel
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Why is it so high in calories?? My favorite snack EVER is granny smith apples with 2 Tbsp. of Earth Balance organic peanut butter, but it alone has 190 calories. Are peanuts really that calorie dense, and is this a bad snack to be having consistently? I know the apple is perfectly fine.
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It's not bad as long as you've got room for the calories. I eat a lot of nuts and peanut butter every day.0
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Peanuts/peanut butter are fine to eat. They are calorie dense becuase of their fat content.0
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Maybe you could try almond butter? I hear it's really good for you0
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I have peanut butter or almond butter almost every day. Worth every calorie!0
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Calorie load on Almond Butter is the same. I love it personally. The reason is it's dense in fats.0
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I love apples and peanut butter,as well! I mix 1 T of PB with 1 T of plain Greek yogurt to drop the calories some and still get my PB fix!0
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I use Better 'n Peanut Butter brand... it tastes fantastic (not watery like most reduced fat brands) and it only has 100 cals for 2 TBS.0
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That's a good idea. I love my PB too.0
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Peter Pan has a "Whipped Creamy" peanut butter that has 1/3 less sugar. 2 tbsp = 150 calories.0
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if it fits your macros, and you like it, then eat it0
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You should try "Better N' Peanut Butter". It's soooooo yummy. You can get reduced sodium, chocolate, normal, etc. and 2TBS is only 100 calories!0
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Try PB2 all the great taste and 45 calories. (peanut butter with oil squeezed out)0
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I love PB, eat it often. It's a great morning protein snack! Your body needs a certain amount of cals anyway...might as well make them high in protein!0
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I am a peanut butter aholic. In my world, it is always worth the calories.0
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My friend adds apple juice to her peanut butter to make it more creamy & to also be able "stretch" it out & have "more." I've had it, can't tell the difference0
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I
PB! I make sure I have enough calories for my PB toast every night.... even if that means getting on the treadmill after dinner just so I can have it as my snack! :happy:
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I love apples and peanut butter,as well! I mix 1 T of PB with 1 T of plain Greek yogurt to drop the calories some and still get my PB fix!
Like this idea, thanks!0 -
I put PB in my oatmeal every morning, just 1/2 tbsp and it totally makes a huge difference!0
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all nut butters are high in calories but they are good calories I wouldnt worry about them. i eat peanut butter often.0
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Peter Pan has a "Whipped Creamy" peanut butter that has 1/3 less sugar. 2 tbsp = 150 calories.
this is what I use...Im a PB *kitten*0
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