Question 1

is peanut butter gluten free?

Accepted Answer

Likely gluten-free: Peanut butter is usually gluten-free, but one should check the brand's label or website. Peter pan peanut butter is gluten free, according to its 2011 website. It is possible that some peanut butters may have additives that come from wheat, barley, or rye (gluten-containing grains).

Question 2

is there a reason it seems that so many more people now have peanut allergies or gluten intolerance?

Accepted Answer

Good question: Food allergies are becoming more prevalent in developed countries. Certainly increased awareness is part of the reason. Other theories include the "hygiene" hypothesis that our "clean" lifestyle has caused a switch in our immune system to overreact to normally harmless substances, i.e. Foods. There is still a lot to be learned.

Question 3

what are probiotics and used for? what lowest amt taken daily recommended? any brand rec at rx? allergic to dairy egg peanut soy, gluten sensitivity.

Accepted Answer

Probiotics: probiotics are not yet studied well enough to recommend routine usage. Except for particular circumstances, such as infection with C. Difficile, the studies that have been done have not shown any benefit in healthy individuals. I would not recommend them yet unless you have been advised by your physician that you should give them a try. Good luck.

Question 4

peanut butter make your booty big?

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Yes: Anything in large quantities will make you gain weight. Peanut butter is highly calorific so is more likely to make you gain weight. Where you gain weight is determined by your genetic predisposition and your gender. Different foods do not cause you to gain weight in specific parts of your body.

Question 5

nutella peanut butter make yu fat?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lots of calories per volume. It has the potential to cause weight gain. Pay attention to calories. If you balance calorie intake and expenditure, you should not gain weight.

Question 6

is the fat in peanut butter healthy for you?

Accepted Answer

High in fat but not: In saturated fat. Peanuts have 14 grams of fat but only 1.9 grams of saturated fat as well as 4, 393 mg of omega 6 fatty acids but only 0.8mg of omega – 3 fatty acids.

Question 7

what is a good substitute for peanut butter?

Accepted Answer

Hummus: The following five can substitute for peanut butter. They are almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, soy nut butter, and hummus.

Question 8

how to know if i'm allergic to peanut butter?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms after eat: The usual symptoms of a food allergy are itching, hives, swelling (lip, tongue), throat tightness, nausea, vomiting, asthma or combination of those within minutes to hours of eating peanuts.  An allergist can confirm (or help rule out) an allergy through testing (either blood or skin test) and food challenge.

Question 9

is it unhealthy to eat peanut butter everyday?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: Are you eating enough fruits and veggies as well as enough milk to have a balanced diet? If you are, then all you really need to worry about is hydrogenated vegetable oils in the peanut butter which make it kind of unhealthy.

Question 10

is eating peanut butter bad for getting ripped?

Accepted Answer

It is good: It is a fairly high protein food but try to avoid the ones with added sugar.

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