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To use PB or not to use PB?

December 12, 2006, 11:27 PM

I feel like this a dumb question to ask and yes, I have read the book, but I'm about to get into OWL within the next two days and I was wondering if I should wait to use peanut butter until the nut rung since it's made of nuts or if it would be alright to have it as long as I stay within my carb intake? Thanks!

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December 13, 2006, 01:33 AM

Re: To use PB or not to use PB?

Best to leave it until the nut rung I think!!

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December 13, 2006, 05:21 AM

Re: To use PB or not to use PB?

Technically, it's a legume, but don't rush it. Stick with the rungs as written, for best results.

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December 13, 2006, 08:38 AM

Re: To use PB or not to use PB?

When you DO get to the appropriate rung, make sure it's unsweetened/natural peanut butter. The stuff with added sugar causes MAD cravings...and besides, the natural stuff is healthier.

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December 13, 2006, 09:57 AM

Re: To use PB or not to use PB?

Yes, wait at least until the nut rung. I used low carb PB for a while, but it's really sweet. I found that the SKippy natural PB has the same carb levels, no sweeteners, less calories, and tastes almost like regular PB except a tad saltier. It also DOES NOT have that nasty oil layer on top and doesn't need stirring.

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December 13, 2006, 03:59 PM

Re: To use PB or not to use PB?

If it dosen't have the "nasty oil" it probably has trans fats.

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December 13, 2006, 04:27 PM

Re: To use PB or not to use PB?

Thanks everybody!

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December 13, 2006, 04:38 PM

Re: To use PB or not to use PB?

Originally posted by Hudson

If it dosen't have the "nasty oil" it probably has trans fats.

I'll check the label, but I don't think it does. I think I noticed a label about it being trans-fat free. I'll double check. To be honest, I wouldn't really care too much anyway. I eat about one tablespoon every other week or so.

Edited...Nope, no trans fats. They use palm oil instead, to eliminate the layer of oil. Here's the nutritional info:
http://www.peanutbutter.com/natural.asp

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December 14, 2006, 09:36 AM

Re: To use PB or not to use PB?

I could not find a list of ingredients. The claim of 0 grams trans fat per serving actually means less than 0.5 grams per 2 tbsp. But I'm going to check that at my supermarket. I may want to switch to this brand.

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December 14, 2006, 02:05 PM

Re: To use PB or not to use PB?

Ingredients: Roasted Peanuts, *SUGAR*, Palm Oil, Salt

Hmmm...interesting I missed the sugar! LOL!

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December 17, 2006, 08:37 AM

Re: To use PB or not to use PB?

Yep, SUGAR is natural !!

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