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Peanut Butter & Omega 3

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Posted by: Big G

I read recently that Peanut Butter is high in Omega 6 oils. I also read that the body prefers to receive Omega 3 and Omega 6 oils in equal amounts. If there's more 3 than 6 that's OK, but if there's more 6 than 3 the body can't utilize it very well. Something like that anyway.

If I'm eating Peanut Butter, high in Omega 6 oils, should I ideally be supplementing some Omega 3 oils with it for better absorbtion/utilization/whatever?


Posted by: AKIRA

Hah! I just bought the same shit. Some peanut butter with omega 3s.

2 tpspn = 200 calories. That bad?


Posted by: IainDaniel

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Originally Posted by AKIRA View Post
Hah! I just bought the same shit. Some peanut butter with omega 3s.

2 tpspn = 200 calories. That bad?
Post the ingredients. I have seen some omega 3 products, but shitty ingredients.


Posted by: calalily1972

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Originally Posted by Big G View Post
I read recently that Peanut Butter is high in Omega 6 oils. I also read that the body prefers to receive Omega 3 and Omega 6 oils in equal amounts. If there's more 3 than 6 that's OK, but if there's more 6 than 3 the body can't utilize it very well. Something like that anyway.

If I'm eating Peanut Butter, high in Omega 6 oils, should I ideally be supplementing some Omega 3 oils with it for better absorbtion/utilization/whatever?
Didn't you ever read the stickies?

Yes, you need omega 3's. There is so much omega 6's in ones diet and they don't even realize it. Not just peanut butter either. Chicken, steak, eggs, grains, nuts, just about everything has some 6's in it. That's why it's extremely important to get enough omega 3's in your diet to offset the 6's.

Fish oils are pure omega 3's.


Posted by: IainDaniel

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Originally Posted by Big G View Post
I read recently that Peanut Butter is high in Omega 6 oils. I also read that the body prefers to receive Omega 3 and Omega 6 oils in equal amounts. If there's more 3 than 6 that's OK, but if there's more 6 than 3 the body can't utilize it very well. Something like that anyway.

If I'm eating Peanut Butter, high in Omega 6 oils, should I ideally be supplementing some Omega 3 oils with it for better absorbtion/utilization/whatever?

Peanut butter is high in Monounsaturated fats. It is a good source of Omega 6.

Typical North american diet has around a 20:1 ration of n6:n3, which is believed to be a link to alot of heart concerns. Ideally you want to have 2:1 to 4:1 of n6:n3. So absolutely find sources of n3 in your diet to balance out the types of fat that you consume.


Posted by: AKIRA

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel View Post
Post the ingredients. I have seen some omega 3 products, but shitty ingredients.
SMART BALANCE OMEGA creamy

Calories 200
Totat Fat 17g
Sat Fat 3g
TransFat 0g
Poly Fat 2g
Mono Fat 12g

No cholesterol

Sodium 110mg

Carb 6g
Dietart Fiber 2g
Sugars 1g

Protein 6g

Ingredients: Peanuts, natural oil blend (flaxseed and palm fruit oils) salt, molasses


Tastes better than the basic "peanuts & salt" peanut butters, so I figured there are some bad stuf fin here somewhere...


Posted by: Big G

Jody / Iain - Thanks!

Your student,
G.




Posted by: Big G

Um... One problem... How do I know how much Omega 6 oil I'm currently eating? Nothing indicates how much is in it.


Posted by: IainDaniel

You could try NutritionData.com NutritionData's Nutrition Facts Calorie Counter


n6's generally are from nuts and grains.

n3's are generally from fish, naturally-fed animal sources, and some seeds.


Posted by: Big G

Damn! Nice site! Thanks a lot.

Everything I wanted to know about peanut butter and waaaaaay more!







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