Is peanut butter actually good for you?

Like i'm genuinely curious, as i've never actually consumed peanut butter in my 24 years of life. Everyone i know says it's super healthy for you and is good for post workout snacks, however, if you ever read the label in the back, it says it contains hydrogenated oil, which is like, the most dangerous thing you can consume.

 

Almost all modern foods contain harmful ingredients. Our bodies are very capable to handle these preservatives and such relatively well, unless in very large quantities. Same goes for peanut butter.

 

Most likely not but it sure as heck tastes good

 

depends if your allergic to it lol

 

any more thoughts? i had it today for the first time and peanut butter is fucking delicious!

 

Peanut butter has protein as well as potassium — which lowers the risk of high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease. It also contains fiber for your bowel health, healthy fats, magnesium to fortify your bones and muscles, Vitamin E and antioxidants.

I copy pasted that. But should give you your answer.

I personally eat peanut butter and enjoy it on toast in the mornings, have been eating it since I was a kid.

 

I've never heard anybody say its good for you tbh.. plus it tastes like crap

 

Peanut butter is very healthy and great for gaining weight. Do yourself a favor and buy some with peanuts as the only ingredient. Some stores have machines that press fresh peanuts and sell by weight.

 

Peanut Butter is very good for you! PB has proteins and healthy fats. I'm sure you know, but some fats are terrible for you (like trans fat and saturated fats), but PB has healthy fats similar to Avacado. Your body NEEDS some form of fat in order to burn fat. I used to eat peanut butter sandwich's before work outs on wheat bread and gave me good energy, protein, and didn't make me feel bloated. PB&J were also found on the ration list for U.S. Soldiers during WW2 because they were cheap and easy to make and gave their soldiers energy to fight. Anyway, yes, PB is great, compared to most things these days.

 

it is supposedly... however for me pb is disgusting and i gag everytime i smell or eat it lul

 

After reading this thread, I realised that I bought peanut butter a few months ago. I took a trip in the kitchen, looked in the pantry and yes, there was still some left! Made myself a peanut butter jelly sandwhich, which I haven't had in months, and yes, it's still the best thing in the world. Thanks OP.

 

Well that's our good deed for the year. Close it up boys.

 

yeah, i've resolved to making my own peanut butter, which will be healthier than store brand. A mod can close this thread if they wish to.

 

Yeah read the label and buy the 100% stuff. Definitely recommend for hitting your fats

 

Protein my Man, mix that up with jam and you'll be thankful aha on bread of course, and you're one crazy guy but hey I just tried Nutella last week

 

Peanut butter is 100% good for you check for the natural stuff though

 

yes!! and it definitely tastes amazing too

 

Natural PB is good. It's healthy fats but don't eat too much cause it has roughly 14g of fat per servering. Pretty high for people who are heavier.

 

I guess peanut butter is high in fat and calories.

 

Peanut butter is a good source of fat. Not a good source of protein though. And what makes something a good source of fat, is how low the saturated fat is compared to unsaturated fat. The more saturated fat the worse. IE: Butter, bacon, lard.