Treat Yourself With This Peanut Butter Diet

Peanut butter is not the healthiest treat, but studies have shown it does assist with losing weight. So why make dieting so hard? Eat some peanut butter if you want to!

Shutterstock

Registered dietician, Holly McCord, has a written a book called The Peanut Butter Diet that focuses on two studies conducted by Harvard University and Penn State. The book is about how the effect peanut butter has on a low-calorie diet. In a nutshell (ha! get it?) these studies found that when both men and women used peanut butter as a substitute for their calorie and fat intake, they had greater weight loss results compared to the those who did not use peanut butter.

McCord and research suggest the reasoning that if people enjoy the flavor of the food they eat while dieting, they will likely stick to it longer.

Shutterstock

With peanut butter included in a low-calorie diet, the calorie intake does increase. However, the studies also showed that people who lost weight at a slower pace were more likely to shed the most weight in an eighteen-month span. Those dieting without peanut butter were more likely to not stick with the diet and regain up to five pounds after six months.

Exercise and restricted amounts of peanut butter are definitely recommended. Peanut butter is a key food to get the flavor you desire in your meals without overindulging in calories and fats. Give it a try!

Samantha Wachs

Recent Posts

Finally Found a Way to Eat Well Without the Weeknight Chaos! (And You Can Too!)

Let's be honest, after a long day, the thought of stepping into the kitchen to…

3 hours ago

The Ninja Pod & Grounds Specialty Coffee Maker Is All Your Coffee Station Needs

If you're a busy parent, having a reliable coffee maker like the Ninja Pod &…

14 hours ago

Spice up Cinco de Mayo with these Herdez® bold bites!

Cinco de Mayo isn’t just a date on the calendar—it’s a lively celebration of culture,…

3 days ago

Crafted for Comfort: The Extra-Large Cutting Board You Need

If you’re always running out of counter space while cooking, this top extra-large cutting board…

6 days ago

Level Up Your Cookie Charcuterie Board with These Fun and Fancy Essentials

From dazzly edible glitter to fun-shaped cookie cutters, these tools will help you create cookie…

6 days ago

Instant Pot Duo Mini: Affordable & Delicious Meals Made Easy

Learn how the Instant Pot Duo Mini can help you create budget-friendly meals with ease.…

7 days ago

This website uses cookies.