So I am wondering about Peanut Butter is it healthy or not and in what amounts.

And before anyone says ask your nut. I can't... I live in a tiny town 4 hours away from where I had surgery. no nut. here.

now I am going to say I have been studying on how to eat better and we (my family have changed how we eat) even my husband has lost 22 lbs. and not by dieting but because we changed our life style. but books are conflicting on peanut butter one uses it as a good example the other as bad so whats your opinion or what has your nut. told you? :wub:

Thanks in advance I really do appreciate it!

Whether you have it and how much all depends on your daily calories. If you can work it into your daily calorie allowance- great. It's a good source of protein. But it is high in calories and fat so be sure you measure and count the calories.

I stay away from peanut butter. In my opinion, the fat and calories aren't worth the protein. For a snack I'd rather have a low fat string cheese.

Whether you have it and how much all depends on your daily calories. If you can work it into your daily calorie allowance- great. It's a good source of Protein. But it is high in calories and fat so be sure you measure and count the calories.

I have room for the calories, I am having a hard time getting the cals. my Dr. wants me too. and I know it has a lot of protein and fat I like the protein part but the fat made me wonder if it was a no no food or an occasional treat food or or the fat sucks but the protein is awesome so it balances out food. I just want to eat healthy and I know that 3500 cals. is a pound. I'm not thinking of weight I'm thinking of health.

Thank you by the way! I've read alot of your advice to others and I have learned to value your advice :wub:

I count it in my daily calories if I am having it and my NUT says it is a healthy snack (good fat). I also limit my intake to 1T at a time. I have never cared for Greek yogurt but if you take 2 packets of splenda, 4 ounces (1/2 cup) of vanilla or plain Greek yogurt and 1T of peanut butter it is a great (high protein) snack and is YUMMY (Thanks AJTexas for sharing her recipe)! Otherwise, I sometimes put a T of it in my chocolate protein shake in the blender.

My surgeon advised that Peanut Butter is an acceptable snack, however portion size is limited to 2 teaspoons.

I use the basic peanut butter...sparingly.

1 tspn on apple slices is a really healthy, satisfying snack.

IF you like Peanut Butter.....it can be difficult to control portion size, like any other food.

I learned to like a spoon of it mixed in with LF yogurt as a special item now & then.

I prefer the chunky Adams style. No added crap & the little bits of nut remind me to restrain my enthusiasm.

I grew up on peanut butter and will have it till I die. But I don't have it everyday now. Maybe once a week. I can actually have a half of a english muffin toasted real good and then put peanut butter on it. My favorite way to use it is in my protein drink. I put 8 ounces of water in the blender, protein powder, half of a banana and 2 teaspoons of peanut butter. Sometimes I may add a few ice cubes.

I use peanut butter but just put it in yogurt or on apple slices. But I use PB2 which is powdered peanut butter without the fat. It's great in protein shakes and yogurt or sprinkled on bananas or apples. you can add water and make it like peanut butter. It tastes great.

I eat it almost daily every evening with my apple. I save my calories for it. I've been doing it for months have lost and maintained my weight. I agree with Jack with portion control cause I can eat half the jar!

I've been hearing a lot about PB2. Has anyone tried it?

good source of protein

good source of fat....but alittle dab here and there will do you

but also jif has little pre portioned packs to go that are easy

I have one word for you PB2! Peanut butter flavor and protein without the fat and the chocolate PB2 is like a reese peanut butter cup.

I add it to protein shakes. PB2 is a great substitute too.

yep i buy those JIF little cups an my Wal-mart has the lowfat or fat free ones. Good as a snack with apple slices!