Are peanut butter sandwiches good for weight loss?

Whole foods in their natural state are always best for keeping our body light. If you must have peanut butter, try spreading a tiny amount on apple slices instead of heavy, processed bread. It keeps the mind and body feeling much lighter.

If you are managing blood sugar alongside weight, bread can be tricky. Peanut butter does provide good fats and protein to slow down carbs, but white bread will still spike your sugar. Use multi-grain bread and always measure the peanut butter precisely.

I always tell my kids that home-made food is best. Commercial peanut butters have too much hydrogenated oil and sugar. If you really want this sandwich, grind peanuts at home without adding sugar, and use whole wheat bread.

They are okay if you control the portion, but remember that two slices of bread with peanut butter can easily cross 350 calories.

I get so anxious counting calories in peanut butter because even one extra spoon can ruin the entire day's deficit. If you find yourself worrying about the calories constantly, maybe swap it for boiled sprouts which are much lower in fat.