Healthy? Peanut butter?
By Jacobus1919
@Jacobus1919 (1683)
Philippines
January 5, 2011 7:35am CST
I was reading along some stuff over the internet and I came across things about peanut butter. Most health buffs might frown about peanut butter. But, newer research suggest peanut butter is actually good and healthy. But, what I read was it is healthy if there is no hydrogenated oils, and yes this includes vegetable oils which are hydrogenated. So, best to get some without hydrogenated oils.
Peanut butter is nice because it is a good source of good carbohydrates, good fats, and rich in protein.
So, what do you guys actually think?
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@Catana (735)
• United States
5 Jan 11
The healthiest peanut butter is all natural, with no added ingredients, especially hydrogenated oil and sugar. It's a healthy food, but it's very heavy in calories, so it's best not to eat too much of it. For some recipes, it only takes a little bit of peanut butter to give you the taste you want without adding too many calories.
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@Jacobus1919 (1683)
• Philippines
6 Jan 11
This is true, but for calories how is it heavy in calories? I am using all natural peanut butters with zero salt and other stuff. And per serving is just like 150 calories, and that is like two big tablespoons full?
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@Catana (735)
• United States
6 Jan 11
150 calories in just two tablespoons is a lot. That's why it can contribute to overweight if you eat too much. But in the amounts that we usually use, it's not a problem. Of course, if you're on a diet, than that's an extra 150 calories you don't need.
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@Jacobus1919 (1683)
• Philippines
7 Jan 11
Well, to be honest, 150 is just a speck. I have been doing nutrition plans for a long time. And It does not really provide a huge problem. I do have peanut butter around 2 table spoons distributed for breakfast and snacks.
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@Jacobus1919 (1683)
• Philippines
5 Jan 11
True, moderation is actually key. But, in my experience some foods aren't that healthy. Some companies mask what isn't healthy. An example is hydrogenated oils, which are actually a form of trans fat. In any amounts, trans fat is and will never be healthy.
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@Gorillafootprints925 (3586)
• United States
5 Jan 11
I think its just food. Anything in moderation is healthy food.
@Jacobus1919 (1683)
• Philippines
5 Jan 11
This is actually true. But did you know some foods that we actually eat has zero benefits? Even fruits and vegetables. An example is Eggplant, this vegetable is actually zero nutritious.
@Gorillafootprints925 (3586)
• United States
5 Jan 11
What? but it has potassium plus other minerals, how is it not nutritious?
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@Jacobus1919 (1683)
• Philippines
6 Jan 11
Eggplant's calories and other stuff is not even enough.. Bananas are better.
