Question 1

is peanut butter good or bad for high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Good: Studies show that diets rich in legumes (to include peanuts) can help to lower cholesterol by 30%.

Question 2

so if whole-grain whole-wheat bread is good for you but can i have on it that's decent for you. butter is out of the question right. peanut butter is high in fat. so what is good?

Accepted Answer

Butter is not a: problem, it's the synthetic (fake) "butters" that are not healthy.  Organic/natural peanut butter is best.  It's made from ground peanuts and oil, no chemicals or sugar.  An alternative is almond butter.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

other than eggs, nuts and peanut butter. are there any other food high in protein that can help you bulk up?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Unless you are already committed to a vegetarian lifestyle, you should consider meat in your diet especially if you are trying to build mass. Especially, peanut butter is loaded with fat and calories compared with lean chicken or fish, tofu or whey powder. If you're getting your health information from the internet, why not get a sensible scientific book or a dietician visit?

Question 4

i know about eggs, nuts and peanut butter. are there any other food high in protein that can help you bulk up?

Accepted Answer

High protein: For sure, lean meat, poultry, fish, quinoa, cottage cheese, yogurt, beans, soy, milk

Question 5

if peanut butter is healthy in moderation, can a person prone to kidney stones still eat it because of its high oxalate level?

Accepted Answer

Only in moderation!: Oxalate renal stones are formed due to excess oxalate in the urine, caused primarity by excessive meat, peanut or chocolate consumption. Avoiding these stones involves drinking fluids, avoiding oxalate contaning foods in excess, and consuming calcium containing foods - calcium binds oxalate in the gut, preventing its absorption. Spinach is actually one of the foods highest in oxalate!

Question 6

58 male 14 years diabetic....found out today microalbumin .....should i avoid high protein foods like peanut butter, chicken, protein bars etc?

Accepted Answer

Total protein: The total daily protein is the issue. The density of protein in chicken an fish  is higher than peanut butter . It's the quantity of protein that you should restrict. So , then if you wanted to manage protein alone you can eat more peanut butter compared to chicken, but let us not forget, that all foods can raise your blood glucose. See a nutritionist to get a diet based on your weight and health

Question 7

should a chronic hive sufferer who is prone to allergies to meds also avoid high risk foods such as peanut butter, fish? food scratch test negative.

Accepted Answer

Zyrtec or Claritin (loratadine): Both of these meds are used to treat chronic idiopathic urticaria (hives without cause).

Question 8

why do i get a sore throat after eating certain foods? it's usually foods high in fat (peanut butter, olive oil, etc.) and sometimes, coffee. thanks!

Accepted Answer

May be reflux: Of acidic stomach contents. Fatty foods, coffee, chocolate, a bunch of meds, large meals, lying down or bending over after eating, pepiermint, chamomile can all increase reflux into esophagus. Can go all the way up to the throat in some people.

Question 9

is peanut butter healthy?

Accepted Answer

It is nutritious but: Is fattening, so don't be excessive. A 1 ounce serving of peanuts has 166 calories, 6.7 g of protein & contain: 12% magnesium, 10% phosphorus & 29% of manganese (daily requirements). 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 10

is expired peanut butter harmful?

Accepted Answer

PB: Avoid expired product. If it's been experied for a few days of weeks (2-3) probably wont be a problem.

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