Peanut Butter....shocking calories

[Jaffa 5]

Ok, I never realized this, but Peanut Butter is about 190 calories for 2tbs

That is way more then I ever thought....I don't know if I can ever eat peanut butter again and enjoy it????

[Jachut 487]

But would you really eat 2 entire tbspns in one go? I find one more than enough for a sandwich or a piece of toast. Or just to eat :-)

I think its worthwhile in moderation - incredibly healthy fats in nuts and the Vitamin E it contains is very beneficial for you too. But choose good quality organic Peanut Butter, not supermarket crap full of additives.

I have found, with the Portion Control of the band, I simply do not have to worry about fat or even calories (must be the running). I make sure the fat I eat is not saturated fat, but I dont limit it. And my bloods etc are all perfect.

Life's too short to not eat peanut butter!

[yellowtulip 0]

Ok, I never realized this, but Peanut Butter is about 190 calories for 2tbs

That is way more then I ever thought....I don't know if I can ever eat Peanut Butter again and enjoy it????

My doctor told me about a great peanut butter called PB2. It comes in powder form and you mix with Water and it only has about 53 calories compared to 190. They have a website you can order it on. It is also great to add in your Protein shakes :smile:

[AirKuhl 1]

Agreed that PB is a really healthy food. I find that I can slowly savor a single tbs of PB right off the spoon and it usually satisfies a dessert craving. At around a hundred calories it's not a bad way to go if you have the self control to eat it the way you would a nice piece of chocolate, slowly enjoying it and making it last.

[Lisa B 0]

As part of a healthy diet, I believe PB can be totally acceptable. I've been trying it as bike food on long rides (30+ miles) and it really provides lasting satiety, good energy, plenty of Protein and good fats. Used sparingly, it works into my 1200 calorie day.

Besides, a house is not a home without peanut butter! :thumbup:

[tapshoes 2]

I REALLY enjoy pb...too much so! I could (and have in the past) sat down with a jar and a spoon and dig in! However, I don't anymore - I wish I could say it is because the band stops me, but for me it is a slider food! So, I rarely have it in the house because I love it too much!

PB alone

PB on noodles (and before yousay 'ick', think szechuan noodles)

PB on toast

PB on apples

PB on spanish onion

etc

etc

etc......................

[brittu 42]

I second the suggestion to try the powdered Peanut Butter. I've tried both Fitnutz and PB2 and like them a lot. Only about 50 calories for a serving. I like using it to flavor other foods, haven't actually tried making spread out of it since I don't really want to eat it on carbs. I was thrilled to find it.

Britt