peanut butter?

[smc88]

whats everyones opinions on a few tea spoons of this a day?

[baseline_9]

If its Natty and it fits into your daily macros then go for it

[gbrice75]

^ ^ this.

If you can't fit it but just want a small snack, look into PB2 powdered peanut butter. Basically just peanuts with the oil pressed out of them (therefore no real benefit) - there is a bit of added sugar but nothing crazy.

[cmdace18]

i've found that natty PB is an awesome way to kill craving for "sweet foods". when youre on a stict cutting diet, it tastes ridiciously good. 1 tablespoon (100 cals) does the trick.

[baseline_9]

I have just upped my my fat intake by adding 20g of peanut butter 2 times per day (20g fat total) in an attempt to keep my growing at an accelerated rate


Love the PButter!

[Brandon12]

love PB aswell
goes great in a chocolate banna pb shake.

[gbrice75]

I have just upped my my fat intake by adding 20g of peanut butter 2 times per day (20g fat total) in an attempt to keep my growing at an accelerated rate


Love the PButter!

Do you think maybe 45g of carbs might be a better choice?

[baseline_9]

Do you think maybe 45g of carbs might be a better choice?

No because my fats were relatively low to moderate....

Energy is energy IMO

I don't think it matters too much....

Carbs will affect insulin which may be of advantage to me at some times, and carbs are optimal for replenishing glycogen and maintaining glycogen levels....

But calories are calories and I need more ATM and don't wanna push my carbs over 400g for the moment...

I'm all for adding carbs but wanna do it in increments... The fats help to keep my happy as well and I sleep better on higher fat vs carbs...

Just oil things I have learnt about myself

[SlimmerMe]

Just thinking about Peanut Butter makes me.......SMILE

[nguadagno]

how is natty pb compared to the shit i used to eat as a kid, similar? or not at all

[zaggahamma]

how is natty pb compared to the shit i used to eat as a kid, similar? or not at all

less sugar and no preservatives..and once you start eating natty pb you wont even be able to eat the regular kind..

[songdog]

I love peanut butter.I got that natty crunch 190 tbsp.Thanx to qbrice and Baseline I dont enjoy it like I want tooo

[oscarjones]

I do enjoy the taste of peanut butter, however I usually find myself buying freshly pressed almond or cashew butter. Sometimes I make my own walnut, macadamia, or brazil nut butter.

[zaggahamma]

I do enjoy the taste of peanut butter, however I usually find myself buying freshly pressed almond or cashew butter. Sometimes I make my own walnut, macadamia, or brazil nut butter.

i was surprised that i didnt like almond butter as much as peanut butter since i like almonds in/on everything....i'm glad though because peanut butter is cheaper

[Str8Jakked]

I love it, usually mix it into shakes or just eat it off the spoon when I use it.

[gbrice75]

No because my fats were relatively low to moderate....

Energy is energy IMO

I don't think it matters too much....

Carbs will affect insulin which may be of advantage to me at some times, and carbs are optimal for replenishing glycogen and maintaining glycogen levels....

But calories are calories and I need more ATM and don't wanna push my carbs over 400g for the moment...

I'm all for adding carbs but wanna do it in increments... The fats help to keep my happy as well and I sleep better on higher fat vs carbs...

Just oil things I have learnt about myself

Understood mate, didn't realize your fats were already relatively low, and agreed about staying under 400g carbs.

The only statement i'd debate you on (and not to derail this thread, sorry OP!) is 'Energy is energy' ... I don't believe it's quite that simple, and research would suggest dietary fats are more readily stored as bodyfat vs. carbs. Lyle McDonald talks about this quite a bit which i'm sure you're already aware.

[zaggahamma]

Understood mate, didn't realize your fats were already relatively low, and agreed about staying under 400g carbs.

The only statement i'd debate you on (and not to derail this thread, sorry OP!) is 'Energy is energy' ... I don't believe it's quite that simple, and research would suggest dietary fats are more readily stored as bodyfat vs. carbs. Lyle McDonald talks about this quite a bit which i'm sure you're already aware.

dayam now i gotta return the 3 gallons of ice cream i JUST bought

[gbrice75]

dayam now i gotta return the 3 gallons of ice cream i JUST bought

[baseline_9]

dayam now i gotta return the 3 gallons of ice cream i JUST bought

HAHA

And yeh GB, you are right, it is not as simple as energy is energy....

I think to a certain point energy is energy but once you start going way high on fats there will be problems for sure.... fats are certainly not optimum for how we (as trainees) utilise our energy

[gbrice75]

HAHA

And yeh GB, you are right, it is not as simple as energy is energy....

I think to a certain point energy is energy but once you start going way high on fats there will be problems for sure.... fats are certainly not optimum for how we (as trainees) utilise our energy

I agree with this!!

[dirtybrd]

One of my favorite bfasts is a whole wheat bagel, natty PB and 1/2 sugar strawberry preserves!! Sometimes I have a whole wheat english muffin the same way pre-wo too!