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peanut butter?
is it true if you have a spoon of peanut butter before you sleep it will help u lost weight?
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I asked my Dad..hes a body builder so hes a health freak! Well he said No its not true and its just an excuse to eat peanut butter lol.
I hope I helped!
~Keosha
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No...Peanut butter is not exactly the greatest source of protein available and its extremely fattening. The actual fats of the peanut are ok, but the oil its in certainly is not.
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Someone gave me that answer when I asked about a metabolism booster, and I asked her if it was true, and she told me to read this:
Relax and burn calories easily: experts say you can speed up your metabolism so you melt fat and lose weight. Here's what you need to do.
Natural Health, July, 2003, by Amy Rapaport Karlson
Part 1
SOME LUCKY PEOPLE burn calories almost as fast as they consume them. Fortunately, you can convert your own metabolism (the rate at which you burn calories) from a smolder to a blaze with a few simple diet and exercise changes. "A typical person can increase her metabolism by around 10 percent," says Philip Goglia, a nutritionist in Los Angeles and author of Turn Up the Heat (Viking, 2002). Follow one or two of our metabolism-maximizing tips and you could drop a pound a week--without restrictive dieting. The more of these healthy habits you take on, the more pounds you'll take off.
(1) Eat Cheese
Eating dairy foods may increase your muscle mass, helping you burn more fat, says Michael Zemel, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition and medicine at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
Several studies demonstrate the effect. In one 2002 study led by Zemel, people who ate three daily servings of dairy, which provided 900 mg of calcium, lost fat and gained lean body mass. Those who ate less than one daily serving of dairy, which provided less than 300 mg calcium, had no significant change in body fat or muscle mass. None of the participants altered their usual calorie, protein, or fat intakes or exercise routines. Zemel and his team aren't sure exactly how dairy products increase muscle mass, but calcium and amino acids found in dairy products may play a role. Interestingly, he says, calcium and amino acids from other sources, like supplements or vegetables, don't seem to have the same fat-burning effect.
Zemel recommends substituting three servings of dairy foods daily for other foods, taking care not to add calories to your diet. For example, try 1 cup of low-fat milk (120 calories), 1 cup of low-fat vanilla yogurt (194 calories), and 1 ounce of cheddar cheese (114 calories). Subtract a 12-ounce can of cola (151 calories), an energy bar (240 calories), and a small bag of pretzels (140 calories). If you're surprised that Zemel okays full-fat cheese, listen to his explanation: "As long as you control your calories, full fat is okay," he says. "If you're satisfied by the food you're eating, you're more likely to stick with the diet."
(1) Put Your Muscles to Work
A toned body looks good, but it delivers an even greater benefit: "The more lean muscle tissue you have, the more body fat you will shed--even at night, while you sleep," says Jorge Cruise, a San Diego-based weight-loss specialist and author of 8 Minutes in the Morning (HarperResource, 2003). For example, adding a pound of lean muscle will allow you to burn 50 additional calories a day, he says. A pound of fat, on the other hand, burns nothing. So if you build 5 pounds of muscle you will burn 250 extra calories a day. Multiply this by 365 days in a year and divide by 3,500 (the number of calories in one pound). The result indicates that with this added muscle you will lose an extra 26 pounds in just one year.
Building muscle is easier than you think. You'll gain it fastest if you work the major muscle groups (butt, thighs, abs, chest, and arms), which demand the most calories, says Johanna Hoffman, exercise physiologist at the Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center in Lutherville, Md. Just work two of these areas for a few minutes daily, Hoffman says. For a series of simple workouts, try the Quick Fix: Total Body Toning video ($9.95; 800-433-6769; www.collagevideo.com).
(3) Fan the Flames with Spices
Spices can stoke your metabolic fire, says Jennifer Workman, R.D., a dietitian in Boulder, Colo., and author of Stop Your Cravings (Free Press, 2001). Spices have thermogenic, or heating, properties that increase fat burn, she explains. A 1999 Canadian study found that people who consumed 10 g of ground red pepper (about 5.5 teaspoons) with a meal showed a significantly higher metabolic rate than those who didn't eat any pepper. The boost lasted for 20 minutes.
You probably won't want to add that much spice to your food, but smaller amounts will still help increase your fat burn, Workman says. She recommends seasoning dishes with 1/2 teaspoon per serving of cayenne or pungent spices like allspice, black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, or wasabi powder (Japanese horseradish). You can also garnish meals with 1 tablespoon of spicy condiments like salsa and chutney, or use fresh spices like chiles, garlic, ginger, and onions liberally in cooking.
(4) Play Up Protein
Protein spurs one of your body's fat-burning mechanisms: the production of the hormone glucagon. Glucagon signals your body to move dietary fat into your bloodstream and use it for energy rather than just store it, Workman says. What's more, when you don't eat enough protein, your metabolism slows. That's because your body breaks down muscle to meet its protein needs, explains Cruise. And when you lose muscle, you lose a key calorie-burner.
Workman and Goglia recommend including 4 to 6 ounces of protein with every meal. (Four ounces of protein roughly equals the size of your fist.) Healthy sources include beans, eggs, fish, and poultry. Of course, you shouldn't just dine on protein foods: Consume plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. <b>Also eat two protein- and energy-rich snacks a day, like an apple with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter and I cup of soy milk, or 8 to 12 almonds sprinkled on 1 cup of low-fat yogurt, Goglia says.</b> (i guess thats the part she meant for me to read? thats the only time peanut butter is mentioned, so i guess so.)
(5) Choose Fats that Burn Fat
Like protein, omega-3 fatty acids boost your metabolism. Adding a daily serving of fish high in omega-3s while reducing calories helped overweight people lose more weight than reducing calories alone, according to a 1999 study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The researchers concluded that the omega-3s helped subjects burn more calories.
Workman recommends eating 4 to 6 ounces of salmon, mackerel, or sardines with lunch or dinner two to three times a week, or following either of these daily habits: Add 1 teaspoon of flaxseed oil to your salads (flaxseeds are a plant source of omega-3 fatty acids) or take 2 to 6 g of fish oil supplements.
(6) Vary Your Pace
All exercise increases your metabolism, but interval training gives you a bonus burn. Doing intervals consumes significantly more calories per hour than exercising at a moderate pace, Hoffman says. Intervals consist of spurts of intense aerobic exercise followed by short periods of slower-paced activity, which allow you to recover. Thanks to those rejuvenating breaks, you're able to spend more time than usual at a high intensity level, which burns more calories, Hoffman explains.
Hoffman recommends doing intervals (alternating, for example, between two minutes of intense activity and two minutes of easy activity) for 20 to 30 minutes three times a week. You can do intervals while walking, running, cycling, or using cardio-machines at the gym. For example, walk or stair-climb at a pace that feels challenging for 2 minutes, and then slow down to an easy pace (that still requires effort) for 2 minutes. Repeat these intervals for your entire workout.
(7) Maximize Your Morning
Morning is the best time to goose your metabolism. If you don't eat breakfast, start. "There appears to be a link between eating breakfast and increasing the number of calories you can burn," says Cynthia Finley, R.D., a clinical dietitian at the Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center in Lutherville, Md. "Your metabolic rate decreases about 10 percent while you sleep; eating breakfast restores that deficit."
Eat breakfast within an hour of awakening. Don't worry if you're not a big morning eater; even a little breakfast helps. Try protein-and-complex carbohydrate combinations like a small bowl of oatmeal (1/2 cup dry) with 1/2 cup of skim milk and a small banana. Or poach an egg and eat it with half a grapefruit.
Exercising in the morning can also bring that sluggish metabolism up to speed, Cruise says. Right after you wake up, do a few minutes of resistance training, like squats or push-ups. Or go out and walk briskly for 20 minutes around your neighborhood.
(8) Breathe for Better Digestion
Strong and efficient digestion improves your metabolism, according to Ayurveda (India's traditional health care system) and traditional Chinese medicine, Workman says. A great way to ensure good digestion is to practice this breathing technique immediately after you eat meals. You'll minimize stress, which hinders your digestion.
Sit in a comfortable place where you won't be disturbed, like your office, an empty conference room, your bedroom, or even your car. Clear your mind of extraneous thoughts. Inhale deeply through your nose for a count of four, while expanding your belly. Hold for a count of two, and exhale through your nose for a count of four, contracting your belly. Repeat for 5 to 10 minutes and focus on your breathing, so that your mind stays clear. Whether you close your eyes or not is up to you.
If you can find enough privacy, curl up on your left side on a rug or mat in a fetal position. (Lying on your left side makes digestion more efficient, Workman says.) Tuck your hands under your head and bring your knees toward your chin and breathe as above for 5 minutes.
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Hi....
I asked the same question yesterday! Some of the people said it was a fact, and some of it said it was a myth. So I'm guessing there's no proof that its true. I think you should try it anyways because it might work - so what do you got to lose? I'm totally going to try it. People tell me all protein can boost your metabolism, and peanut butter IS protein, so I'm leaning toward that its a face!
naturally_sadie
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hmm idk but i'm trying it tonight even though i HATE peanut butter :D
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