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  • Peanut butter is a food that can spark an intense craving, lead to a food binge and ultimately weight gain. The best way to reduce your peanut butter intake is to remove it from your food cabinet and stop eating it altogether. Use health-conscious methods to satisfy cravings and keep your health in check.

    Read the Label

    A common misconception about peanut butter is that it is a healthy food and a good source of protein. If you read the label, you'll find otherwise. According to nutritiondata.com, there are 188 calories and 16 g of fat (that's 25 percent of your daily recommended value of fat intake) in only 2 tbsp. of peanut butter. While it does provide 8 g of protein, there are foods with much less fat that provide equivalent amounts of protein.

    Change Your Habits

    To slowly ween yourself off of peanut butter, select an all-natural peanut butter for purchase. Many peanut butters have added ingredients, such as hydrogenated vegetable oil and sugar, which can strengthen a craving. Make sure the only ingredients in the peanut butter are peanuts and salt. When consuming peanut butter, never let yourself eat it out of the jar and stick to one serving per day.

    Curb Your Craving

    Make sure you are eating a small meal or snack every 3 hours to regulate your blood sugar. A low blood sugar is the biggest craving trigger and can lead to a peanut butter binge. Increase your protein intake to keep you feeling satiated by incorporating a lean protein source into every meal. Turkey, fish, eggs and nonfat milk are all excellent sources. If you feel the urge to eat carbohydrates or sweets, instead of turning to peanut butter, eat a piece of fruit or other natural sugar source.

    Nix the PB

    Once you have successfully reduced your intake, stop buying peanut butter altogether. Realize that your peanut butter cravings are your body's way of telling you that you are nutritionally deficient. There are healthier foods than peanut butter that can satisfy your nutritional needs.

    Source:

    Nutrition Data: Peanut Butter

    Personal Nutrition Guide: How To Stop Sugar Cravings

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