Although many think peanut butter is bad because its high in calories this isn't entirely true as peanut butter can actually help and aid towards weight loss!
As peanut butter is high in protein, a 2tsp of peanut butter provides around 7grams of protein, and our bodies use the amino acids in protein to grow and repair muscles tissues, as well as boosting up you're metabolism helping burn more calories, it also keeps you feeling fuller for longer so you dont go hungry...
It also contains lots of healthy fats and the monounsaturated fats in the spread lowers the risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes!
However as it is high in calories it is important to make sure you eat in moderation and continue to excercise so you're using the energy provided in peanut butter efficiantly!
Here are some ways to incorporate peanut butter which are nutritious and delicious!
One slice of whole meal bread
small tsp beanut butter
chopped Cucumber around 200 calories, FILLED with protein and keeps you feeling very full. Great idea for breakfast!
Grilled banana
Tsp Peanut butter melted
spoonful of greek yogurt and sprinkled cinnamon around 250-300 cals. Great idea to have for a treat or dessert, filled with potassium, fibre and protein! Yum!
Banana Pancakes
2Eggs
1 banana
spoonful of peanut butter Around 400 cals great for a breakfast to give you amazing energyhroughout the day and enough protein to help build and repair all you're muscles so you become more lean and burn more calories! Yum
Experiment and be creative!
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