Peanut butter
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JenL13
Cathlete
Teddygirl, let me know what you think of it, I just went to the health food store today to get another jar of Peanut Wonder (same as Better'n PB @ trader joe) but here in IL we don't have those. Peanut Wonder makes a regular one & then a low sodium one -I've always got the regular one but today they were out so I got the low sodium, wondering if it will be as good!
hokypoky
Cathlete
Hi Jen - I think the Better 'n PB will take a little getting used to, it's different than regular, but really, pretty good. I always have it WITH something, so over time I don't think I'll mind it at all. Especially since this is the major source of my fat calories during the day! ;-)
Hi All!
Just wanted to chime in here... ground rules for nut butters: avoid hydrogenated oil and added sugar. Choose organic or natural brands. Almond Butter is also a very healthy one, but on the expensive side. I find natural almonds do just fine and you get more for your buck - just remember to get them w/o having been roasted as this cancels out all their wonderful health benefits!:9
Just wanted to chime in here... ground rules for nut butters: avoid hydrogenated oil and added sugar. Choose organic or natural brands. Almond Butter is also a very healthy one, but on the expensive side. I find natural almonds do just fine and you get more for your buck - just remember to get them w/o having been roasted as this cancels out all their wonderful health benefits!:9
emvolkin
Cathlete
Cathe,
I was also wondering about the peanut butter after seeing the post on the calendar. Do you feel that it's the protein in the PB that you crave after working out (especially with weights)? I follow a low fat diet and usually avoid peanut butter because of the high fat content, but the other day I had fixed my daughter a full PB& Fluff sandwich before popping in one of your DVD's. When I was done with the exercise, I saw that my daughter only ate half and the other half was left on the table. I couldn't resist it. I thought, wow, my muscles could use this. It was like a sudden craving. So I ate it and it really peased my craving. I'll have to try some of the other suggested PB's. Of course it's just in my nature to buy low fat PB, even though it's for the kids, so I already have the low fat skippy and Jif.
Thanks
Eva
I was also wondering about the peanut butter after seeing the post on the calendar. Do you feel that it's the protein in the PB that you crave after working out (especially with weights)? I follow a low fat diet and usually avoid peanut butter because of the high fat content, but the other day I had fixed my daughter a full PB& Fluff sandwich before popping in one of your DVD's. When I was done with the exercise, I saw that my daughter only ate half and the other half was left on the table. I couldn't resist it. I thought, wow, my muscles could use this. It was like a sudden craving. So I ate it and it really peased my craving. I'll have to try some of the other suggested PB's. Of course it's just in my nature to buy low fat PB, even though it's for the kids, so I already have the low fat skippy and Jif.
Thanks
Eva
Not Cathe here.
Does anyone besides me find it funny how many posts there are about peanut butter on a website devoted to exercise? Besides giving us more of an excuse to eat them, I think regular exercise makes the foods we enjoy taste even better. Imagine how many posts there would be if someone started talking about chocolate. I now recall a newspaper article, some time in the last year or so, reporting on a study which found that chocolate is good for the heart. Reese's pieces anyone?
Does anyone besides me find it funny how many posts there are about peanut butter on a website devoted to exercise? Besides giving us more of an excuse to eat them, I think regular exercise makes the foods we enjoy taste even better. Imagine how many posts there would be if someone started talking about chocolate. I now recall a newspaper article, some time in the last year or so, reporting on a study which found that chocolate is good for the heart. Reese's pieces anyone?
After reading this thread I went to WalMart and purchased Natrually More. I love it! Even my kids like it - and they routinely turn there nose up at 'natural' peanut butter. I have gotten them to use Skippy Natural up to now. Not sure I'll convert them to this one - that's OK - more for me.
judilicious
Active Member
Hi, I am not sure where in Il you live. But I just purchased Better N Peanutbutter at Jewel. Also there is a Trader Joe on Lagrange Road and one on Roosevelt Rd. I am not sure if that is still considered Lombard or Glen Ellyn.
Judy
Judy
JenL13
Cathlete
I live in IL & while I haven't looked at Walmart myself when I read this post the first time Naturally More was mentioned I knew my Mom was at Walmart-I had her look for it & no such luck. I also looked for it at the health food store where I get Peanut Wonder & they didn't carry either. In an earlier post on this thread someone mentioned they had to ship it to a friend b/c where she lived she couldn't find it either... wonder if she is in the midwest also!x(
However, if you go their website, it appears they are based in St. Louis which is only about 2 hours from me so you'd think I'd be able to find it! http://www.peanutsnack.com/index.html is the website for them, if you click on purchase it gives a number to call.
334-741-4100
Hope that helps!
However, if you go their website, it appears they are based in St. Louis which is only about 2 hours from me so you'd think I'd be able to find it! http://www.peanutsnack.com/index.html is the website for them, if you click on purchase it gives a number to call.
334-741-4100
Hope that helps!
donnamarie
Cathlete
>Has anyone tried almond nut butter and cashew nut butter?
>They are really good, and full of nutrients!
I adore almond nut butter. I mix a teaspoon with a teaspoon of real maple syrup and put it in my oatmeal..... or on a rice cake.
I feel like I am having a breakfast sundae with no guilt...
>They are really good, and full of nutrients!
I adore almond nut butter. I mix a teaspoon with a teaspoon of real maple syrup and put it in my oatmeal..... or on a rice cake.
I feel like I am having a breakfast sundae with no guilt...
Fellow peanut butter lover here! I most enjoy the Smuckers Natural with the honey already in the jar:9
But I did see that, like Naturally More, there is another product called "Power Butter" that has the same nutritional profile as Naturally More, but is easier to find and purchase online. You can get it on Amazon or Bodybuilding.com. I can't say how it compares b/c I've never had either, but if you can't get Naturally More in your area it might be worth checking out.
Mattea
But I did see that, like Naturally More, there is another product called "Power Butter" that has the same nutritional profile as Naturally More, but is easier to find and purchase online. You can get it on Amazon or Bodybuilding.com. I can't say how it compares b/c I've never had either, but if you can't get Naturally More in your area it might be worth checking out.
Mattea
JenL13
Cathlete
Thanks Mattea, I will have to check that out on bodybuilding.com
Amy - Yes Peanut Wonder is soo good but addictive! Just to let you know the last time I went to purchase the store only had the low sodium one in stock so I got it, I really can't tell a difference so I think I'll start buying it on a regular basis. Just thought I'd share!
Amy - Yes Peanut Wonder is soo good but addictive! Just to let you know the last time I went to purchase the store only had the low sodium one in stock so I got it, I really can't tell a difference so I think I'll start buying it on a regular basis. Just thought I'd share!
