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mtsofmercy · 12-09-2005, 07:09 AM

Can I have regular peanut butter or does it have to be the natural kind?

redqueen · 12-09-2005, 07:19 AM

Hi Amber!

I would stick to the natural style peanut butter. The "regular" contains sugar. And even if you can find a regular-style with no sugar, it usually has trans fats or hydrogenated oils to keep it smooth!

I was not a fan of natural peanut butter, but after 3-1/2 months, I have learned to love it. You can mix a little Splenda or Davinci's syrup into it if you really like the sweeter taste. I would imagine that mixing it with a little Smart Balance would improve the consistency, if that is your issue.

zeraspride · 12-09-2005, 12:09 PM

Amber - as Chris has already said, the all natural peanut butter is a good choice. I love it! Especially with an apple. Of course that's for Phase 2 but so yummy.

justmarvi · 12-09-2005, 01:05 PM

Yes, it's the transfats/hydrogenated oils we are trying to stop eating.

zeraspride · 12-09-2005, 01:09 PM

The brand I eat is Smuckers. It has the oil on top and you have to mix it in. I have hubby do it for me because I buy the big jars from the wholesale club and my hands get tired trying to mix it all together!

Reg · 12-10-2005, 11:31 PM

Trader Joe's has a nice version

and cheap

12-09-2005, 07:09 AM	#1
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12-09-2005, 07:19 AM	#2
redqueen Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newcastle, CA Posts: 761 Gallery: redqueen Stats: 260/243/170 WOE: Stella Style Start Date: 12/28/06	Hi Amber! I would stick to the natural style peanut butter. The "regular" contains sugar. And even if you can find a regular-style with no sugar, it usually has trans fats or hydrogenated oils to keep it smooth! I was not a fan of natural peanut butter, but after 3-1/2 months, I have learned to love it. You can mix a little Splenda or Davinci's syrup into it if you really like the sweeter taste. I would imagine that mixing it with a little Smart Balance would improve the consistency, if that is your issue. __________________ Chris You've only one life to live...LIVE it Low Carb!

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12-09-2005, 12:09 PM	#3
zeraspride Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,075 Gallery: zeraspride Stats: Highest 282.5 CW: 227.8 GW: 160 WOE: South Beach Start Date: 12/01/03 - restart 11/01/08 (down 6.2!)	Amber - as Chris has already said, the all natural peanut butter is a good choice. I love it! Especially with an apple. Of course that's for Phase 2 but so yummy.

12-09-2005, 01:05 PM	#4
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi	Yes, it's the transfats/hydrogenated oils we are trying to stop eating.

12-09-2005, 01:09 PM	#5
zeraspride Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,075 Gallery: zeraspride Stats: Highest 282.5 CW: 227.8 GW: 160 WOE: South Beach Start Date: 12/01/03 - restart 11/01/08 (down 6.2!)	The brand I eat is Smuckers. It has the oil on top and you have to mix it in. I have hubby do it for me because I buy the big jars from the wholesale club and my hands get tired trying to mix it all together!

12-10-2005, 11:31 PM	#6
Reg I see everything as points Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,595 Blog Entries: 38 Gallery: Reg Stats: 247/188/172 (124-155 WW's goal: TBD) WOE: WW: FLEX: WI: Wednesday. 23-25 Points Start Date: 01/09/08	Trader Joe's has a nice version and cheap