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    Natural Peanut Butter

    I was wondering what everyone’s thoughts were on natural peanut butter. I tend to eat a lot of it for the protein, but sometimes I think I might be eating too much. I usually eat a little over one jar of peanut butter a week. I usually eat it with apples, or load it on 100% whole wheat bread.

    Thanks for everyone’s input.

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    i love natty PB. make sure urs is low sodium (which it shuld be if its natty). when i was seriously bulking i easily went through a jar a week mixing it with shakes and on brown rye toast in the morning. cant get enough of it!

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    I stay away from natty PB for one reason: it's way too freaking easy to over eat on it. I've never heard of anyone eating too many fish oil caps, but when you're hungry it's real easy to have an extra Tbsp of PB.

    If you have the will power, good for you, it's a decent fat source.

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    Quote Originally Posted by D7M View Post
    I stay away from natty PB for one reason: it's way too freaking easy to over eat on it. I've never heard of anyone eating too many fish oil caps, but when you're hungry it's real easy to have an extra Tbsp of PB.

    If you have the will power, good for you, it's a decent fat source.
    ^^^ This, 100%.

    btw - you said you eat alot for the protein, but it's not a complete source so don't fool yourself. Yes, combining it with a grain such as wheat does provide the missing amino's which then makes it complete, but the fat to protein ratio is insane and absolutely not worth it. You can eat lean protein sources that have 3x as much protein for the same serving size.

    Having said that - if it fits within your daily caloric/macro allotment and you have the will power to stop, go for it.

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    i dont understand why so many people say they eat pb for protein...it has less than half protein to fat...i think even less than oatmeal..

    but agree...LOVE IT...would be sad without it

    double checked...guess its pretty close...7g per 2tbsp but definately considered a fat source not protein
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gucks View Post
    i love natty PB. make sure urs is low sodium (which it shuld be if its natty). when i was seriously bulking i easily went through a jar a week mixing it with shakes and on brown rye toast in the morning. cant get enough of it!
    Vanilla casien, grape seed, bananas, natty peanut butter, and skim milk. Thought i was the only person who drank PB. haha

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    Quote Originally Posted by istherealimit View Post
    Vanilla casien, grape seed, bananas, natty peanut butter, and skim milk. Thought i was the only person who drank PB. haha
    lol, as long as its the smooth stuff i love it in shakes! i had some unflavoured whey b4 so i just used PB 2 flavour it, maybe alot of calories in heinz seight, but hey. it tastes awesome

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gucks View Post
    lol, as long as its the smooth stuff i love it in shakes! i had some unflavoured whey b4 so i just used PB 2 flavour it, maybe alot of calories in heinz seight, but hey. it tastes awesome
    I do an ON casein shake with a serving (2tbsp) of chocolate PB2 all the time, taste heavenly!

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    Quote Originally Posted by BBBB83 View Post
    I was wondering what everyone’s thoughts were on natural peanut butter. I tend to eat a lot of it for the protein, but sometimes I think I might be eating too much. I usually eat a little over one jar of peanut butter a week. I usually eat it with apples, or load it on 100% whole wheat bread.

    Thanks for everyone’s input.
    It comes down to you being able to fit it into your macros. For someone to properly answer this question, you'd have to post up your goals and your diet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gbrice75 View Post
    I do an ON casein shake with a serving (2tbsp) of chocolate PB2 all the time, taste heavenly!
    WORD! I do ON's casein (vanilla) with PB and it tastes like a real dessert! DELICIOUS!

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    Quote Originally Posted by LatissimusaurousRex View Post
    WORD! I do ON's casein (vanilla) with PB and it tastes like a real dessert! DELICIOUS!
    Ever tried it with ON's chocolate casein? Equally as delicious!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by LatissimusaurousRex View Post
    WORD! I do ON's casein (vanilla) with PB and it tastes like a real dessert! DELICIOUS!
    Quote Originally Posted by gbrice75 View Post
    Ever tried it with ON's chocolate casein? Equally as delicious!!
    Guys throw in 1/2 cup of ff cottage cheese into your shake, that is if it fits within your macros. It really makes your shake creamy (obviously use the blender).

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    Quote Originally Posted by M302_Imola View Post
    Guys throw in 1/2 cup of ff cottage cheese into your shake, that is if it fits within your macros. It really makes your shake creamy (obviously use the blender).
    Always wanted to try this, but the wife is asleep by then and I can't be blending that late.

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    Quote Originally Posted by M302_Imola View Post
    Guys throw in 1/2 cup of ff cottage cheese into your shake, that is if it fits within your macros. It really makes your shake creamy (obviously use the blender).
    i do this and it does give it a creamier texture. i blend it in a small 16oz blender. it is really not that loud at all. i think i got it at target or wally world.

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    Will give it a shot this weekend... during the day!

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    get a little stick blender.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gbrice75 View Post
    Always wanted to try this, but the wife is asleep by then and I can't be blending that late.
    blend it up before she goes to bed and put it in the fridge

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    Quote Originally Posted by M302_Imola View Post
    blend it up before she goes to bed and put it in the fridge
    Doesn't it get kind of separated and nasty sitting there?

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    Quote Originally Posted by gbrice75 View Post
    Doesn't it get kind of separated and nasty sitting there?
    Depends on how long you keep it in the fridge. I have left in there about 2 hours before and with a quickly little shake its good to go.

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