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Top 3 Peanut Butter Diet Recipes
Body consciousness is a
trait in every human being. You start gaining more weight than intended, and
you freak out. And you immediately start dieting and working out to curb those
extra pounds.
One misconception that
every person has about weight gain is that fats are the main culprit. People
relate them to fat gain and high cholesterol. And they suggest that if you cut
down on your calorie consumption, you can get rid of your fat problems. That is
true (to some extend). But the reality is that they are ignoring healthy fats.
All fats are not your
enemies. You might think bodybuilding and fitness training requires you to cut
down on fat. But we're talking about healthy fats here. These fats are essential
for your health and bodily functions.
The type of fat people
accuse during weight gain are unhealthy fats. These are found in foods like
processed food, fast food, hydrogenated oils, butter, etc. We are not saying
you should avoid them altogether. Instead, regular consumption of these
unhealthy foods can lead to health complications and, consequently, more
unwanted weight.
It might surprise you,
but fats are essential for a well-balanced diet. Yes, even while working out
and building your body frame. They are vital macronutrients along with
carbohydrates, proteins, and water. Once you stop consuming them, your body
will cease to function normally.
There are plenty of
foods where you can obtain these healthy fats. Who knows, you might be
consuming them without you even knowing they are essential. Salmon, flax seeds,
walnuts, herring, avocados, peanut butter, etc., are all rich sources of good
fats. They provide crucial fatty acids that our body cannot produce
independently. Unless we consume fats, our body will not absorb Vitamin A,
Vitamin D and Vitamin, which is necessary to live a normal life.
For bodybuilders,
burning fats are a routine. They focus more on bulking up and building muscles.
But dietary fats are a lifesaver for all you muscular men. They regulate blood
flow and heart rates. And these functions are vital during your exhausting and
time-consuming workout sessions.
If you're a fan of
peanut butter, you're in luck. It has healthy fats like monounsaturated and
polyunsaturated fats. Peanut butter is one snack you can occasionally enjoy without fear of
putting on extra weight during your diet. Today together with Shoppok we will look at three easy peanut butter recipes you can make at
home while dieting.
Presley Sandwich
Elvis' favorite closed
sandwich, which led the king of rock and roll to obesity, is worthy of the
attention of bodybuilders, during the period of weight gain.
What you need
How to cook
1. Dry the bread in the pan
or in a toaster, and wait until the croutons cool.
2. Spread butter on 1
piece, honey on top, and peanut butter on the other.
3. Place the thinly sliced
banana on the honey and the raw smoked bacon slices on the peanut butter.
4. Fold the sandwich
filling inside.
5. To make your peanut
butter sandwich easy to eat, cut it diagonally into 2 triangular pieces.
Flapjack handmade
Don't trust ready-made
bars because manufacturers add a lot of preservatives to increase shelf life?
Make your own carbohydrate-protein snack bars.
What you need
How to cook
1. Preheat oven to 350
degrees Fahrenheit
2. Line a baking sheet with
baking paper
3. Mix the peanut butter,
butter, and honey thoroughly. All ingredients should be at room temperature.
Then add the oatmeal in portions to the mixture, and add flour at the end.
4. Put the resulting mass
on paper in the form of bars (9 pcs.)
5. Bake for 15 minutes
Peanut
smoothie
What you need
How to cook
1. Combine the peanut
butter, banana, agave syrup, and oatmeal in a blender.
2. Continuing to stir, add
milk in portions.
3. Add vanilla and
cinnamon. Bring the smoothie until smooth.
Conclusion: As long as you consume fats in moderate amounts, you're safe. Do not
go "all in" on your fat intake. It would help if you balanced every
portion appropriately to stay in good shape. And if you visit the gym
regularly, fats are going to help you in more ways than you can think. Every
part of your body, including organs, depend on fats to stay in normal
condition.
Try the recipes we've
mentioned here. They will ensure that you're ingesting the right amount of fat
to keep fit and remain conscious as well. What's more, they are more delicious
than snacking on plain peanut butter.