Comments on: Loving the BITE: Homemade Peanut Butter for Nutrition and the Ride

By: Kelli Jennings

Kelli Jennings — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:07:00 +0000

Hi Dex, Sounds great! I recommend a food like peanut butter every 2-3 hours or so, with plenty of accessible fluids and carbs every hour. I’ve used both peanut butter 1/2 sandwiches and the individual packet of Justin’s peanut butter. If you use the sandwich, just make sure to not overdo your portion, keep it to 1/2 sandwich, so you don’t overload your gut (= slow legs and risk of cramping). Hope it goes well! Enjoy the ride!

By: Dex Tooke

Dex Tooke — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:53:00 +0000

Cool. Good info. I’m doing a double century tomorrow. I think I will have some P&B along the way! Thanks for the info

By: Kelli Jennings

Kelli Jennings — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:03:00 +0000

Hi Jenny, It works fine to mix them – I do it all the time whether on purpose or because it’s what I have in the pantry. Not sure why it’s not done commercially. The walnuts have a more bitter taste than the rest of them, so check out the Loving The Bite done on walnuts several months back…it has a great recipe for walnut butter. Also, I should mention that sunflower seeds work well to add to the rotation or mix, or for anyone who cannot tolerate nuts (this was done in a sunflower seed Loving the Bite previously as well). Hope you enjoy!

By: Kelli Jennings

Kelli Jennings — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:03:00 +0000

Hello – you are very welcome. Both the PB2 and peanut flour work great! Let us know what you think…

By: Jenny Leiser

Jenny Leiser — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:09:00 +0000

I know you “can” do anything but “can” you mix nuts? Like 1/2 peanuts and 1/2 walnuts? Or like a bag of mixed nuts? Do you think this would taste ok? I passed a container of mixed nuts the other day and the thought crossed my mind to just throw them all in a food processor. It seems like you have to commit to peanut, cashew, or almond butter and I simply have commitment issues. I am wondering if there is a reason they are never mixed?

By: Chicago Bike Injury

Chicago Bike Injury — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:23:00 +0000

I had never heard of PB2 before, but it looks to be something that I’d like. Thanks for mentioning it.

By: Kelli Jennings

Kelli Jennings — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:46:00 +0000

Hi Evan, Thanks for your comment. Yes, it’s definitly a high fat food and calorie-packed, so you do have to be deliberate with your portion. Actually, I think of the fat-free high-sugar jelly as more of an issue for Daily Nutrition. The PB2 might be a good alternative for you, if you are trying to keep calories in check….many clients love it and it packs a lot of protein in a small amount of calories. Have a great day!

By: Evan

Evan — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:39:00 +0000

I’ve always liked peanut butter but generally stay away from it as I think of it as a high fat food. I’m going to process all this information you have included and add it back into my diet at the right times. Thank You.