Peanut Butter: Kill Your Low-fat Diet?
11-15-2010, 02:24 PM
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The sugar number is usually based on a laboratory analysis, and includes sugar that occurs naturally in a food, not just pure sugar added as an ingredient. FWIW, fruit juices are usually just as high in sugar as soda is. Fiber, protein and fat content in a food lessen the impact of the sugar on the body, which is why an apple has a much better glycemic index than apple juice. Both are naturally very high in sugar, but the fiber in the apple slows down the release of that sugar.
Sugar is also a type of carb, so when you see something like 23g carbs, 6g sugar that means of the 23g total carbs, 6g of that is simple "sugar" carbs.
01-25-2011, 03:25 AM
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Personally, my "pie" comes out pretty close to the "Zone Diet" recommended 40/30/30 carb/fat/protien mix. I try to chose foods w/low saturated fat and no trans fats. I also avoid simple carbs to a large extent and don't worry about fiber.
I'm in no way saying this is the answer for you--it's just what seems to work well for me.
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Michael
04-20-2011, 08:57 AM
#54
It is not fat that makes you fat but sugar is the evil one.
Just as long as you avoid hydrogenated fats you will be fine.
Use all natural peanut butter, almond butter is yummy too.
Just keep track of your calories.
I avoid all sugars of any form, white flour products, deep fried foods, and hydrogenated fats.
Just as long as you avoid hydrogenated fats you will be fine.
Use all natural peanut butter, almond butter is yummy too.
Just keep track of your calories.
I avoid all sugars of any form, white flour products, deep fried foods, and hydrogenated fats.
Excellent advice.
08-23-2011, 04:12 AM
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I'm Type 2 Diabetic and both my nutritionist and doctor recommended a TBSP of peanut butter at bedtime ... the high protein means it digests slowly and keeps your blood sugar from spiking.
The important thing with ANY food (especially one you like a lot) is to eat it in moderation and not every day. That applies to peanut butter, too. (And natural is better if you can find it.)
The important thing with ANY food (especially one you like a lot) is to eat it in moderation and not every day. That applies to peanut butter, too. (And natural is better if you can find it.)
08-23-2011, 05:19 AM
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This is how Whole Food make their all nature PB.
Put peanut in the food processor and grind until the consistency you wanted.
Cassie, I think you could apply this method for almond butter. That way you know exactly what in it.
Though my husband didn't like it all nature this way. But the kids and I don't mind.
mai
Put peanut in the food processor and grind until the consistency you wanted.
Cassie, I think you could apply this method for almond butter. That way you know exactly what in it.
Though my husband didn't like it all nature this way. But the kids and I don't mind.
mai
08-23-2011, 06:01 AM
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This is how Whole Food make their all nature PB.
Put peanut in the food processor and grind until the consistency you wanted.
Cassie, I think you could apply this method for almond butter. That way you know exactly what in it.
Though my husband didn't like it all nature this way. But the kids and I don't mind.
mai
Put peanut in the food processor and grind until the consistency you wanted.
Cassie, I think you could apply this method for almond butter. That way you know exactly what in it.
Though my husband didn't like it all nature this way. But the kids and I don't mind.
mai
09-29-2011, 12:27 AM
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Peanut butter is fantastic, very filling, and tasty too, so I cannot imagine why anyone would wish to eliminate it. I will happily sometimes have a slice of bread with peanut butter for lunch with a cup soup, or have some on a cracker if I get hungry of an evening. So long as the calories are within the range to achieve your goal then variety is great - including things like PB.
09-29-2011, 12:38 AM
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Peanut butter is fantastic, very filling, and tasty too, so I cannot imagine why anyone would wish to eliminate it. I will happily sometimes have a slice of bread with peanut butter for lunch with a cup soup, or have some on a cracker if I get hungry of an evening. So long as the calories are within the range to achieve your goal then variety is great - including things like PB.
Regards,
Michael
09-29-2011, 10:50 AM
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Peanut butter is fantastic, very filling, and tasty too, so I cannot imagine why anyone would wish to eliminate it. I will happily sometimes have a slice of bread with peanut butter for lunch with a cup soup, or have some on a cracker if I get hungry of an evening. So long as the calories are within the range to achieve your goal then variety is great - including things like PB.
. That's why it is a occasional visitor to my house.
