[sameerkhan51]

hi,
Everywhere i read, people consume Natural Peanut butter in their diet.. why not simply peanut butter?
what is the big difference..

[OCCFan023]

Natural peanut butter only has 1 ingredient, peanuts (and maybe some added salt). The other normal peanut butter if processed and really has no nutritional value compared to the natty version (thats why you notice the oil separation between the two).

[ozarkaBRAND]

OCC is right on the money.

Also, the lack of hydrogenation is a draw for many, as well as the lack of added sugars.

[OCCFan023]

Yea I forgot to add because Natty PB is de-friggen-licious

[Steveoph]

Originally Posted by OCCFan023

Yea I forgot to add because Natty PB is de-friggen-licious

You've never tried almond or cashew butter my friend . THOSE are absolutely-figgren-licious.

[Emerge]

I recently got some almond butter, it's cool, but I have to get used to the taste.

[Nightwanderer]

Originally Posted by Steveoph

You've never tried almond or cashew butter my friend . THOSE are absolutely-figgren-licious.

I love almonds and marzipan, but i have to say almond butter left me a bit dissapointed. I do like how it's a lot easier to spread than natty peanut. Gonna try cashew next. Food network is turning me into a bit of a cullinary snob, lol

EDIT: and for the OP, to sum up what other posters have mentioned, there's usually no sugar added, little to no oil added, and it's not hydrogenated. Also since the oils seperates easily, you can pour it off for calorie reduction if you don't mind sacrificing some texture. Or, you can replace the excess oil with things like flax seed oil, etc. If you're wondering what the deal is with hydrogenated oils, companies pass hydrogen through oil to make it solid at room tempurature. Unfortunately, that helps it remain a lot more solid in your arteries too. it's like eating bad cholesterol and not even getting the possible benefit of testosterone
conversion that real cholesterol can achieve. My question is, WTF are hydrogenated oils doing in the margarines that advertise cholesterol improvement on the packaging?

[Deccadick]

I eat Natty PB throught the day daily. Love the stuff. There are probably some who claim they couldnt live without it.

[Manimalia]

Originally Posted by Deccadick

I eat Natty PB throught the day daily. Love the stuff. There are probably some who claim they couldnt live without it.

yeah.......me.

[Steveoph]

Originally Posted by Nightwanderer

I love almonds and marzipan, but i have to say almond butter left me a bit dissapointed. I do like how it's a lot easier to spread than natty peanut. Gonna try cashew next. Food network is turning me into a bit of a cullinary snob, lol

Almond butter is so so, but I guess cashew butter is the real amazing one. I tried pumpkin butter because it was high in protein, and it tasted so poor I'm actually about to throw out the last quarter of the bottle. Next time, if I want more protein I'll just take an extra bit of whey

[The Batman]

I have a jar at work, a jar or two at home a jar in my gym bag and a jar in my car.
I go through over 2 jars a month.

Also for those that eat teddie brand, I actually work right across the street from their facility. Every morning when I get to work I smell the roasting peanut mashing goodness. It's amazing.

[sameerkhan51]

Thx guys... Now i can differentiate betwee them

[futurepilot]

Originally Posted by Nightwanderer

My question is, WTF are hydrogenated oils doing in the margarines that advertise cholesterol improvement on the packaging?

[Rugger1]

Originally Posted by The Batman

I have a jar at work, a jar or two at home a jar in my gym bag and a jar in my car.
I go through over 2 jars a month.

Also for those that eat teddie brand, I actually work right across the street from their facility. Every morning when I get to work I smell the roasting peanut mashing goodness. It's amazing.

2 a month is weak. Really weak.

When bulking I usually go through 3 a week.

[EasyEJL]

I bought 3 of the 4lb jars of power pb this week

not natural peanut butter per se but better in a number of ways.

Superior Blend of Quality Protein, Flax Seed Oil, Fiber & Essential Fat
ALL NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER BLEND

the ingredients list

Roasted Peanuts, Egg Whites, Flax Seeds Wheatgerm, Honey, Flax Seed Oil, Salt.

Amount Per
Serving % Daily
Value

Calories 315 N/A*

Calories From Fat 171 N/A*

Total Fat 19 Gm 28%

Saturated Fat 2 Gm 9%

Omega-3 10 Gm N/A*

Omega-6 3 Gm N/A*

Cholesterol 0 Mg N/A*

Sodium 174 Mg 7%

Total Carbohydrate 12 Gm 4%

Dietary Fiber 8 Gm 35%

Sugars 4 Gm N/A*

Vitamin A 0 N/A*

Folic Acid 0 40%

Vitamin C 0 1%

Riboflavin 0 10%

Calcium 0 4%

Niacin 0 35%

Iron 0 9%

Vitamin E 0 25%

Protein 24 Gm 48%