Another question I hear all of the time . . . is low-fat peanut butter an authorized food?

Though it is high in fat, peanut butter can be considered a solid source of protein. Now, I wouldn’t go eating it every day, but enjoying a banana or apple or celery stick with 1/4 cup or so of peanut butter is not going to harm your progress, as long as you limit this treat to about once a week. Peanut butter has what they call the “good fat” so it is not an awful food to eat.

I also get the “natural” peanut butter as it has little or no added sugar, as opposed to “kid friendly” brands you see advertised. You will recognize natural peanut butter because it is the kind that is separated with the oil at the top. You may want to refrigerate it, or stir it before you eat it.

But as for low-fat peanut butter, I steer clear! Food manufacturers may cut back on the fat, but they replace it with yucky, unnecessary ingredients like sugar and sodium to make it TASTE better. So you may cut back on the fat, but you are adding to your carbs.