Peanut Butter, good or bad?

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I’ve been struggling for things for breakfast and started having peanut butter instead of marmalade or jam on seeded bread toasted. Is this good because of the low sugar content for us type 2 diabetics or bad because of the fat content?
 
If you are thinking carbs, the issue is as much the carbs in the bread as those in the wee bit of jam on the top.
 
Ian1971 said:
I’ve been struggling for things for breakfast and started having peanut butter instead of marmalade or jam on seeded bread toasted. Is this good because of the low sugar content for us type 2 diabetics or bad because of the fat content?
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Look at the carb content of the peanut butter as some do have added sugar. But it is more likely to be the bread rather than the small amount of jam or marmalade.
Other things for breakfast, full fat Greek yoghurt and berries, eggs in any form, bacon, tomatoes, mushrooms, smashed avocado
 
Ian1971 said:
I’ve been struggling for things for breakfast and started having peanut butter instead of marmalade or jam on seeded bread toasted. Is this good because of the low sugar content for us type 2 diabetics or bad because of the fat content?
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Peanut butter is good but get a quality one with no added sugar or salt - something like Meridian, just as one example. There’s also a great one made by Pic’s that has more of the healthy fats in.

Avoid the processed, crappy butters. Not only are they worse nutritionally, they encourage over-consumption IMO.
 
As others have suggested, focus on the carbs. There are likely 6 or 7 times the carbs in a slice of bread than in a teaspoon of peanut butter, and the fat shouldn't be a concern as the fat content of peanut butter is overwhelmingly unsaturated - the 'good' fat.
 
Carbs wise I found almond butter much lower, and tasted pretty much as good.
 
Peanut butter goes wirh anything, you could dip foods like celery sticks in it if toast is issue.

Once made mistake of buying 100% peanut butter, think brand was Whole Earth, it was disgusting & really oily, nobody in house liked it so it went in bin.
 
Peanut butter and celery is delicious.
Peanuts/Peanut Butter can be quite high in carbs if you eat a lot of it.
I also find it doesn't cause BG to rise for around 2 hours!
 
nonethewiser said:
Peanut butter goes wirh anything, you could dip foods like celery sticks in it if toast is issue.

Once made mistake of buying 100% peanut butter, think brand was Whole Earth, it was disgusting & really oily, nobody in house liked it so it went in bin.
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Whole Earth is vile.
Pip and Nut is awesome, as is Aldi's own brand.
 
I make a satay sauce with peanut butter, soy sauce, a bit (or a lot) of chilli and water and add to strifry.
 
Ian1971 said:
I’ve been struggling for things for breakfast and started having peanut butter instead of marmalade or jam on seeded bread toasted. Is this good because of the low sugar content for us type 2 diabetics or bad because of the fat content?
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How does the bread of choice (alone.) affect you personally going into the next meal? (Using butter?) I’m T1 you would be better taking advice from those with a similar condition? What medication if at all are you prescribed for your diabetes?
 
Inka said:
Yes, almond butter is lovely, as is cashew butter, which is lush. The only problem is that those are more expensive :(
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Yeah, I can demolish a tub of Pip and Nut in a few days - so I stopped buying it!
 
Rory Delap's Long Throw said:
I might be the only person here that loves whole earth :D the crunchy variety is great, they do say there can be natural oils and just needs mixed up - it goes like that as its not got added stuff in it. No added sugar, a tablespoon works out about 2g of carbs
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Yes, I believe that it is added emulsifiers which stop the solids from settling out of the oil. I personally prefer less additives, so don't mind if the oil is separated, but easy enough to give it a stir. Got to be crunchy. I buy the Lidl "Maribel" one which is 100% roasted peanuts, so no additives and it separates as do the almond and cashew.... Do be aware that cashews are one of the highest carb nuts, peanuts are moderate and almonds, walnuts and brazils are lowest.

Depending upon the Type of seeded bread, and the size of the slice it could be anywhere from 10-15g carbs for the bread. A teaspoon of marmalade probably contains about 3-4g carbs and a spoon of peanut butter probably less than 1g. Some people would ditch the bread/toast and have the peanut butter in yoghurt with some mixed seeds and berries.

Fat doesn't raise your BG levels and if you are cutting your carbs it will provide valuable slow release energy and help you to feel full for longer whereas the carbs (bread) can cause you to be hungry 2 hours after eating it because it may be spiking your levels and then your insulin (home produced or injected) kicks in and drops them and the sharp drop from a higher than normal level can make you feel hungry and want more carbs, to push your BG levels back up again.
 
Rory Delap's Long Throw said:
I might be the only person here that loves whole earth :D the crunchy variety is great, they do say there can be natural oils and just needs mixed up - it goes like that as its not got added stuff in it. No added sugar, a tablespoon works out about 2g of carbs
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No I tend to go for Whole Earth too. The 100% nut butters do seem to separate more. Alas as do the palm-oil free ones.

Sustainable palm oil versions (whatever that means!?) seem to keep a proper medium-firm peanut butter consistency without turning into goop, but I am wary of palm oil whatever the pacifying claims!

As @Sharron1 suggests, I think as long as you are only having things in moderation, you shouldn’t have a problem @Ian1971 🙂
 
harbottle said:
Whole Earth is vile.
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I think you mean "I do not like Whole Earth peanut butter".
Thankfully, we all have different tastes. I rather like it, especially the crunchy version but am suspicious of the "sustainably sourced" palm oil in the ingredients.
I am currently enjoying Manilife peanut butter which contains no added oil.
 
helli said:
I think you mean "I do not like Whole Earth peanut butter".
Thankfully, we all have different tastes. I rather like it, especially the crunchy version but am suspicious of the "sustainably sourced" palm oil in the ingredients.
I am currently enjoying Manilife peanut butter which contains no added oil.
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Palm oil turns it into a horrible solid mass. It's why I find it vile.
Pure peanut butter when mixed up should be smooth and pourable.
I pretty much like them all, apart from Whole Earth.

Pip and Nut is expensive, but sometimes on special offer in H&B. They add sea-salt, which probably makes it slightly addictive!
 
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