Sport Almond Butter, can I eat all I want?

[Tomahawk]

I bought this woodstock farms all natural Almond butter, here are the stats.

Serving size 2 Tbsp.

Total Fat 16g
Saturated Fat 1.5g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 0mg
Total Carbohydrate 7g
Fiber 4g
Sugars 2g
Protein 5g

Calcium 8% Iron 6% Folate 4%

Ingredients: Dry Roasted unblanched almonds.

So I know it has a ton of fat. But its all good fat right? I can eat a ton on wheat bread and it will help me lose weight?

 

[junkfoodbad]

just because its good fat doesnt mean you can have all you want. You still should focus on a proper macronutrient ratio.

 

[~LV~]

You need to make sure what you take in is consistent with your macro requirements for whatever your goal is.

 

[Christa]

I was told on a diet forum that the following nutrient split is ok:

45 - 55% carbs
20 - 25% protein
25 - 35% fat

I am averaging 41% carbs, 26% protein, 32% (good) fat. Some may tell you it should be more protein and less fat.
Are you tracking your nutritional values?

 

[junkfoodbad]

I was told on a diet forum that the following nutrient split is ok:

45 - 55% carbs
20 - 25% protein
25 - 35% fat

I am averaging 41% carbs, 26% protein, 32% (good) fat. Some may tell you it should be more protein and less fat.

It really comes down to what works for you. What was first suggested to me was

25% carbs
50% protein
25% fat

I've started with this and ive seen significant results. I notice my progress slows significantly when i eat a majority of my diet as carbs. So I have a very protein heavy diet. Even if i lean a little too far to the carb side every once in a while, im still eating the majority as protein.

But like i said, you need to see what works for you. Tweak it a little and track the progress for a few weeks. Everybody is different.