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Posted 11/25/2008 1:45 AM (GMT 0)
Hi,

Is there any harm in eating peanut butter.
I started going to GYM and i feel that I'm not getting enough proteins and fat.
I would like to know what are the best foods(including fruits ) that contains proteins, but doesn't create any trouble even during flareup's
Even I'm weighing very less and wondering how can i gain weight....

Your advises are highly appreciated

Thanks for all of u in advance..........
Posted 11/25/2008 1:52 AM (GMT 0)
I eat whatever I want. I have never been able to find a link between certain foods and flares but I don't seem to flare as bad as some people and have only had two flares. I say, Yum to peanut butter and jelly! LOVE boiled peanuts too!!
Posted 11/25/2008 3:58 AM (GMT 0)
I've started eating peanut butter so I can get some more calories, and I haven't had any problems with it.
Posted 11/25/2008 4:19 AM (GMT 0)
I love peanut butter to help me with protein intake....but make sure it is the natural peanut butter. There is a lot of sugar in the Jif or Skippy.
Posted 11/25/2008 3:31 PM (GMT 0)
Some people have food allergies or sensitivities to peanut products. If so, you can try other nut butters - almond, cashew, etc. Watch your fat intake with all of these. Although it's generally healthy fats, it can still add up quickly.

Your best protein sources are lean whitemeat chicken or turkey, lean beef and pork (if tolerated), fish, eggs, milk and cheese (if you tolerate dairy). I'd also suggest a high quality whey protein isolate or egg white protein shake mix.
Posted 11/25/2008 5:46 PM (GMT 0)

I have UC and IBS and have been eating peanut butter nearly every day for years - usually on toast for breakfast.  I eat the lowfat because I am overweight but it does have more sugar so really a toss up.  I don't like the natural.  It is a good source of protein and has had no effect on my colon or stomach.

ElaineNY

Posted 11/25/2008 5:48 PM (GMT 0)
If it doesn't bother you than there should be no problem with you eating peanut butter. Personally, I can only eat smooth peanut butter. Even in Reese's peanut butter cups when there are very small bits of peanuts in it, my stomach hurts after eating just one little mini cup. And chunky peanut butter is out of the question. But I usually am okay if I eat a PB&J sandwich.

Posted 11/25/2008 6:41 PM (GMT 0)
peanut butter is a great way of getting extra protein.  Give it a shot for a few days and if no problems then continue it.  I eat it nearly every day mixed into oatmeal for breakfast.  I have found it even improved symptoms when flaring.
Posted 11/25/2008 7:19 PM (GMT 0)
foods wouldn't harm unless you have an actually allergy or tolerance that causes damage (celiac)

Just eat....if you don't feel well from eating something...don't eat it.

princesa's suggestion of whey isolate protein wouldn't be a good one for me because of the extreme discomfort...wish I could take them, however.

But, meat proteins are your best source....as well as eggs, cheese,tofu, etc.


quincy
Posted 11/25/2008 8:26 PM (GMT 0)
I'd recommend trying a peatnut butter and banana sandwich. Yum!
Posted 11/26/2008 12:56 AM (GMT 0)
I have peanut butter (sugarless) every morning for my protein, doesn't bother me at all, even when I am in a flare.
Posted 11/26/2008 3:33 AM (GMT 0)
I have been having peanut butter for the extra protein and i actually think that it helps somewhat with my UC....I like Skippy reduced fat version the best.....
Posted 11/26/2008 6:16 AM (GMT 0)
Almond butter is also high in protien and has been shown to ease inflammation in the GI track...
Posted 11/26/2008 7:00 AM (GMT 0)
Best thing to do is a food diary...peanut butter, fish, chicken are all great sources of protien, personally I only eat organic peanut butter because it does not have any sugar or anything added to it, almond butter is also a great source as mentioned above. Avocados are also very healthy and have lots of good fat so they can likely help you gain weight as well.

I think it's great that you're looking to eat healthy and work out, too many people don't work out regularly and it's not good to avoid exercise/physical activities on a regular basis.

:)
Posted 11/27/2008 3:00 PM (GMT 0)

I too love peanut butter, have to admit though, I don't eat it as often as I would like.   Good food for protein is salmon (they also have salmon burgers) Walnuts are very high in protein and they are also yummy. 

Posted 11/27/2008 3:26 PM (GMT 0)

Pancake1 said...
I too love peanut butter, have to admit though, I don't eat it as often as I would like. Good food for protein is salmon (they also have salmon burgers) Walnuts are very high in protein and they are also yummy.

salmon is a great part of my diet, it has always done me well.
Posted 9/18/2013 5:26 AM (GMT 0)
I have never had a problem with peanut butter, even during flare-ups when I have to watch what I eat. Sometimes in place of a chocolate fix, or if Im craving something fudgey, I'll eat a spoonful of natural peanut butter instead. I have to avoid actual peanuts or crunchy peanut butter during a flare-up though.
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