Sport PB2 - Anyone Using This "Peanut Butter" ?
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They have taken out the primary reason to consume Natural Peanut Butter in the first place: The good monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Since fat carries about 9 calories per gram, and the fat is basically removed and replaced with water, the calories are reduced.
This product could sell well for a "misinformed" consumer market that believes that all fats are bad for you, and the informed know this isnt the case. However, if the process of taking out the good-healthy-fat-oil is in fact "natural" as they claim, in could serve a person in consuming a lower calorie food with reduced nutritional value: Mainly a small portion of carbs, protein, and water. Even then, I would question the validity of consumption do to the small nutritional punch it carries unless they add some carbs and protein to the NBP (which would increase its caloric value).
I absolutely adore NPB. And, have "bitched" about the calorie density of NPB many times, LOL. But, I would rather take NPB it all its nutritional good fat glory, and grab a tissue and suck it up then have basic reason to consume it taken out of it.
This product would not be for me this is for sure.
Chillen
This product could sell well for a "misinformed" consumer market that believes that all fats are bad for you, and the informed know this isnt the case. However, if the process of taking out the good-healthy-fat-oil is in fact "natural" as they claim, in could serve a person in consuming a lower calorie food with reduced nutritional value: Mainly a small portion of carbs, protein, and water. Even then, I would question the validity of consumption do to the small nutritional punch it carries unless they add some carbs and protein to the NBP (which would increase its caloric value).
I absolutely adore NPB. And, have "bitched" about the calorie density of NPB many times, LOL. But, I would rather take NPB it all its nutritional good fat glory, and grab a tissue and suck it up then have basic reason to consume it taken out of it.
This product would not be for me this is for sure.
Chillen
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Sounds interesting.
Have you tried the peanut butter called Peanut Wonder? I get this at a hippie grocery store, and it's also packaged for Trader Joes, under the name "Better 'n Peanut Butter" or close to it. It's got 1g fat per tablespoon, with only 50 calories for same. The TJ version is also the same as the low sodium version at the grocery store. I think it tastes great. Only drawback is that it needs to be refrigerated after opening, so it gets a little stiff.
Their claim is that it's 85% less fat than regular peanut butter, which is pretty close to accurate. I like really control my fat intake in order to keep my triglycerides in check, and get the majority of my fat from flax and fish oil liquids.
Have you tried the peanut butter called Peanut Wonder? I get this at a hippie grocery store, and it's also packaged for Trader Joes, under the name "Better 'n Peanut Butter" or close to it. It's got 1g fat per tablespoon, with only 50 calories for same. The TJ version is also the same as the low sodium version at the grocery store. I think it tastes great. Only drawback is that it needs to be refrigerated after opening, so it gets a little stiff.
Their claim is that it's 85% less fat than regular peanut butter, which is pretty close to accurate. I like really control my fat intake in order to keep my triglycerides in check, and get the majority of my fat from flax and fish oil liquids.
I prefer the Peanut butter i have because I want the good fat.
Too bad they didn't make a PB with less calories per tbl spoon
actually I think they do, but it's probably got half the fat and all added crap which adds some carbs. I think you're best with all natural PB. Definitely with you on that thought though! I could it eat all day
I agree. I love NPB as well -- not too sweet, not too salty and packs a great healthy-fat punch. I think this product might be nice for cases in which the taste of peanuts is desired without impacting the calorie count too much. For example, in a recipe that is already pushing the limits of calories/fats/etc.
Of course, I can't think of a recipe like that off the top of my head
I agree. I love NPB as well -- not too sweet, not too salty and packs a great healthy-fat punch. I think this product might be nice for cases in which the taste of peanuts is desired without impacting the calorie count too much. For example, in a recipe that is already pushing the limits of calories/fats/etc.
Of course, I can't think of a recipe like that off the top of my head
I dont just love it, I am obssessed with it!
I could litterally eat it every day as the ONLY thing and not complain believe me, lol. NPB is both a benefit and a bone in the side at the same time. The calories can add up quick with a very small amount; however, the "context" of the nutritional punch it specifically serves can not be denied.
Good fats play a critical operation in overall body function, growth, and fat loss. I eat NPB nearly everyday. I may vary how I consume it, but its in the diet nonetheless.
I mix it with Oatmeal. I will eat it with celery. I make a sugar free and healthy NPB Pie. I have it with toasted Whole Wheat Pita bread. I have mixed with LGB-rice
) ). And, I have given some to my 100+ pound chocolate lab (Saber), for "mutual" amusement
. He foams at the mouth, he laps and struggles with it for about 5 to 10 minutes, and then wants more, lol. He is my Natural Peanut Butter, buddy! He weighs about 130 lbs (healthy pounds). Whats funny is I am only about 30 pounds heavier than my dog
Best regards to you!
Chillen
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NPB Pie !?
Mind passing along that recipe ? I'm very interested! Especially to hear what goes in the crust. A nice healthy crust recipe would really open doors for us.
Roger
Mind passing along that recipe ? I'm very interested! Especially to hear what goes in the crust. A nice healthy crust recipe would really open doors for us.
Roger
I have tried PB2, let me tell you about it.
When you mix the powder with water to form "Peanut Butter" it is not all that great. But if you are looking to add peanut butter flavor to shakes, pudding, etc., this is a great way to do so without adding too many calories. I consume PB because it contains healthy fats, but also because i absolutely love the taste. So having a powder actually made from peanuts that can add this flavor to foods is a great convenience.
So try it out, it mixes with shakes and other things alot easier than Peanut butter does and tastes great!
When you mix the powder with water to form "Peanut Butter" it is not all that great. But if you are looking to add peanut butter flavor to shakes, pudding, etc., this is a great way to do so without adding too many calories. I consume PB because it contains healthy fats, but also because i absolutely love the taste. So having a powder actually made from peanuts that can add this flavor to foods is a great convenience.
So try it out, it mixes with shakes and other things alot easier than Peanut butter does and tastes great!
No bake NPB Pie:
1 (8 ounce) package Fat-Free cream cheese (Controls calories, keeps bad fats out)
1 Cup Splenda brand Sweetner (If you have come to terms with artificial sweetners)
1 cup NPB peanut butter (Creamy or Chunky)
1 cup Skim Milk (again controls calories, and gives the nutrients)
1 (16 ounce) package Fat Free and Sugar Free Whipped Topping
Beat together Fat Free cream cheese (you can soften the cream cheese in microwave-a few seconds) and Splenda. Mix in NPB and Skim milk. Beat until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
Crust:
1-2/3 cups Sugar Free graham crackers, ground (5-1/3 ounces)
1/4 cup Splenda
1/4 cup Smart Balance "lite" buttery spread (Melted)
Place the sugar free graham crackers into a plastic bag and use a rolling pin to make fine crumbs.
Pour the crumbs into a bowl and add the Splenda and melted Smart Balance. Stir well.
Pour the mix into a pie pan and use your hands or the back of a large spoon to press the mixture into the bottom and sides of the pie pan.
Put the NPB mix into the pie crust pan, and spread. Put in fridge and let sit for about one hour.
This is about as healthy as one can get it. If anyone has other suggestions on how to make this better or add better more healthy ingredients let me know. Primarily one has to be careful with the cream cheese as it can be rather high in saturated fat (regular kind is around 51 grams of saturated fat) and the fat free (or nearly fat free actually) is less than .03 grams--which is more acceptable.
Best to you, brotha!
Chillen
1 (8 ounce) package Fat-Free cream cheese (Controls calories, keeps bad fats out)
1 Cup Splenda brand Sweetner (If you have come to terms with artificial sweetners)
1 cup NPB peanut butter (Creamy or Chunky)
1 cup Skim Milk (again controls calories, and gives the nutrients)
1 (16 ounce) package Fat Free and Sugar Free Whipped Topping
Beat together Fat Free cream cheese (you can soften the cream cheese in microwave-a few seconds) and Splenda. Mix in NPB and Skim milk. Beat until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
Crust:
1-2/3 cups Sugar Free graham crackers, ground (5-1/3 ounces)
1/4 cup Splenda
1/4 cup Smart Balance "lite" buttery spread (Melted)
Place the sugar free graham crackers into a plastic bag and use a rolling pin to make fine crumbs.
Pour the crumbs into a bowl and add the Splenda and melted Smart Balance. Stir well.
Pour the mix into a pie pan and use your hands or the back of a large spoon to press the mixture into the bottom and sides of the pie pan.
Put the NPB mix into the pie crust pan, and spread. Put in fridge and let sit for about one hour.
This is about as healthy as one can get it. If anyone has other suggestions on how to make this better or add better more healthy ingredients let me know. Primarily one has to be careful with the cream cheese as it can be rather high in saturated fat (regular kind is around 51 grams of saturated fat) and the fat free (or nearly fat free actually) is less than .03 grams--which is more acceptable.
Best to you, brotha!
Chillen
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Ding ding ding! Winner!
PB is supposed to have fat in it. a low fat PB defeats the purpose of PB.
it'd be like a low protein steak, or a low fiber oatmeal.
That's what I was thinking. Word up to the PB Gods.
Last I looked at the label (of the Trader Joe's version), it seemed to be lower in protein and higher in sugars than regular peanut butter. You may want to see if your blood triglycerides are sensitive to increased sugar intake (it is common for blood triglycerides to be sensitive to sugar intake).
Peanut oil fat is not a bad fat, although it makes peanut butter very calorie dense.
You could lower the fat content of natural peanut butter by just scooping the peanut oil off the top after it separates.
I prefer the Peanut butter i have because I want the good fat.
Too bad they didn't make a PB with less calories per tbl spoon
I agree, that's the main reason I eat PB in the first place
CHILLEN -- I was reading that recipe and you had an ingredient that I've been thinking about getting for some time but can't seem to find it lol. What kind of sugar free fat free whipped topping do you use? I think cool whip only makes sugar free or fat free, but not a combination of both
Here's a link to the site with the nutrition info. The low sodium version is what TJ's sells, though they don't even label it as low sodium. I mainly like it becuase it's pretty low calorie, mainly due to the lower fat content...though I don't think the sugars are too high at all. I don't have any regular peanut butter in the house, so I can't compare.
I just prefer to get a huge proportion of my fat from fish oil and flax, so lower fat foods help me in keeping track easier.