Peanut butter is not bad for kidneys when you eat it in moderation although eating too much peanut butter could contribute to kidney stones.
Peanut butter contains oxalates that can lead to kidney stones and if you've had a calcium oxalate kidney stone before you might want to limit your intake of peanut butter or other foods that contain oxalates.
Although peanut butter is also a good source of plant based protein and can be easier on your kidneys than animal based proteins.
Peanut butter is high in fiber which can aid digestion and is also low in carbohydrates.
Eating peanut butter in moderation is also okay when you have kidney disease but the high amounts of oxalates in peanut butter could make kidney disease worse when it causes kidney stones.
If you have kidney disease you should also limit your intake of mixed nuts without peanuts, mixed nuts in general almonds and sesame seeds which are also high in oxalates.
The healthiest peanut butter is Santa Cruz Organic peanut butter and Crazy Richard's 100 percent peanuts peanut butter.
Some of the other best and healthiest peanut butters include.
Jus Amazin Creamy Organic Peanut Butter Unsweetened.
Pintola All Natural Peanut Butter.
Alpino Natural Peanut Butter Crunch.
The Butternut Co.
Flex Protein Premium Peanut Butter.
MuscleBlaze High Protein Natural Peanut Butter With Whey Protein.
Happy Jars Unsweetened Creamy Peanut Butter.
Yoga Bar 100% Peanut Butter.
It is healthy to eat peanut butter everyday.
Peanut butter can provide you with many health benefits when eaten.
Peanut butter is good for your health because the peanut butter is rich in several nutrients, including protein and magnesium, which may help protect the heart and manage blood sugar and body weight.
It is OK to eat peanut butter every day, but in moderation.
Do not eat more than 2 tablespoons, approximately 32 grams, a day.
This protein-packed peanut butter is made by blending roasted peanuts into a thick paste and contains various nutrients that promote good health.
While most of the fat in peanut butter is relatively healthy, peanuts also contain some saturated fat, which can lead to heart problems when consumed in excess over time.
Peanuts are high in phosphorus, which can limit your body's absorption of other minerals like zinc and iron.
Eating a lot of peanut butter, though, promotes artery-clogging atherosclerosis, the process that underlies most cardiovascular disease.
In contrast, unsaturated fats, which make up the majority of the fat content in peanut butter, help reduce LDL cholesterol and lower the risk of heart disease.
However peanut butter is unlikely to lead to weight gain if eaten in moderation — in other words, if you consume it as part of your daily calorie needs.
In fact, most research links intake of peanut butter, peanuts, and other nuts to lower body weight