Do you have a favorite peanut butter? I have to be honest and say that at points in my life PB was not a priority. I would just buy whatever was cheapest. I no longer think this way. Now, I look for more in my PB.
The other day I was wondering the aisles at Sam’s Club. I do occasionally purchase clothing – designer label with bargain price tag – and almost always purchase staples such as bread at Sam’s. I am not a huge big box or membership shopper but today, I needed bread, feminine products and bottled water.
As I went down an aisle looking for something – I truly cannot remember what, I saw this peanut butter. I stopped. It was not the huge size that is normally carried at Sam’s Club. It was not a double package. It also was under $4. This peanut butter is called Naturally More.
Now, a few days after opening the new PB, I am a huge fan and am going to put it to the ultimate test this weekend. First, why am I a fan? One of the biggest issues in American diet is the lack of fiber. Lack of fiber – or as your mother may have called it, “roughage” – causes all kinds of health issues. The biggest issue is constipation. Other health issues and diseases have been linked in various ways to lack of dietary fiber. This PB has 50% more fiber in it than regular PB. I also look for food items that have a good deal of protein in them so as to offer staying power. This PB has 25% more protein in it.
So, for the ultimate test, I am going to have bagel with Naturally More PB on it prior to my 20K race this Saturday morning. I have a true issue with getting enough food in my system prior to long runs in the summer. I don’t like eating when I first get up but I need to this Saturday as the race, which thankfully is local, starts at 7:30 am.
I strongly suggest you all look for, and try, Naturally More peanut butter.
June 16th, 2010 at 11:18 am
I am SOOO thrilled! I have been buying this peanut butter (Naturally More) at Walmart for several years, and a few months ago, it disappeared! I have looked high and low for it, but didn’t think to look at Sam’s. I am going today. It is BY FAR, my very favorite peanut butter of all time. I love it too, because my kids won’t touch it
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June 16th, 2010 at 11:37 am
No guarantee how long Sam’s will have it, Jen, but I love it, too. My 25 y/o is constantly telling me how horrible it tastes. I don’t understand but do not mind having more for me.
June 16th, 2010 at 11:22 am
We love Teddy’s
Our favorite (though… now it’s going to be banned again from the house as Fynn’s peanut allergy is back… booooo)
June 16th, 2010 at 11:38 am
I use to buy Teddy’s in a huge bucket, Corinne. That’s what happens when there are six kids at home.
June 16th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
20K? You’re quite the woman. Hope the PB holds up to your test!
I’m a fan of Smucker’s All Natural With Honey. I only buy natural PBs lately, and I’m a big fan. Less salt, no HF corn syrup, etc. But perhaps I’ll have to find Naturally More and give it a shot.
And yes, my mother does call it roughage!
June 16th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
I hope it holds up to the test, too, Gale.
This particular PB also has honey in it.
June 16th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
I’ve never tried that. I used to love crunchy and sweet. Now I prefer creamy and unsweetened. I also like other nut butters.
Did you say fiber? I will look for this! Thanks!
June 16th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
I sometimes like crunchy, which this isn’t, but have always gone with unsweetened. The company, whose website is in the post, also makes an almond butter.
June 16th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
I think PB and Jelly is the best meal ever created! Dare I say, I’m famous for my PB & J’s- so, you can imagine my thrill at finding your post!
I’m a fan of creamy, and I love Arrowhead Mills Organic- so I’m a bit of ingredient freak…but since you put yourself out there honestly, I felt inspired to do the same!
Just found your blog- enjoying your writing- thanks so much.
June 16th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Thanks for stopping by, Cindy. I know most people could care less about PB but yum!
June 16th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Nicki,
I love peanut butter! I have it every morning on my toast. Great protein…and really tasty. It will help your running!
I’ll have to check that brand out. Thanks for the suggestion.
Peace
June 16th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
I love peanut butter, too. I just don’t eat it all that frequently. My three long races so far this year (two half marathons and a ten miler) were all run on oatmeal with flaxseed in it. It is just going to be too hot Sat to deal with that for breakfast.
June 16th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
We’ve been stuck on (pun intended) Skippy’s Natural PB for years. But sounds like I need to give a new one a try! Good luck this weekend!
June 16th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
I use to buy Skippy’s Natural PB. I guess that is what the oldest wants back. Thanks on the race luck, Jane!
June 16th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
I can no longer eat Peanut butter that has artificial sweeteners in it! I prefer Adams. Yum. Thinking about Adams makes my tummy rumble.
June 16th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
I have never heard of Adams before. Maybe it is regional. Sounds good to me.
June 17th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
Wow, 20K?! Good luck this weekend, Nicki – can’t wait to hear about it.
June 17th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Thanks, Eva! By the way, I apologize. I still haven’t mailed you your book. I will get it out this weekend, I hope.
June 20th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
I’m not a huge fan of Weis, but their all natural peanut butter has two ingredients in the list: peanuts and salt. I tend to favor foods with a short ingredient list, so I like it. It is of the sometimes yucky variety that one must stir before eating – but still. Yum! I love it.
Oh, and I did once buy all natural peanut butter at Wegmans that was ground peanuts and only ground peanuts – one ingredient – but I found I was salting my PB&J sandwiches just a little to get that great peanutty taste. Kind of weird.
June 21st, 2010 at 7:19 am
While I do normally go for the fewer ingredients the better, I also know that protein is longer lasting so was excited with the “added” things to the Naturally More PB.
July 6th, 2010 at 5:05 am
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