Homemade Peanut Butter - How Many Calories?

Dietitian's Tips for Consuming Homemade Peanut Butter

• Metabolic Effect: Peanut butter provides long-lasting satiety due to its high fat and protein content. However, portion control is important due to its high calorie content. It helps to keep blood sugar balanced and prevents sudden energy drops.
• Consumption Recommendation: Instead of consuming peanut butter alone, consuming it with healthy carbohydrate sources such as apple slices or whole wheat bread creates a more balanced meal. It can be preferred for breakfast or snacks.
• Things to Consider: Many of the peanut butters on the market may contain sugar and trans fats. Therefore, it is healthier to read the label carefully or make it at home from natural peanuts. Two tablespoons of peanut butter are equivalent to about a handful of nuts.
• Exercise Equivalent: Burning the calories from two tablespoons of peanut butter may require approximately 45-50 minutes of walking or 30-35 minutes of cycling. This may vary depending on the person's weight and metabolism.