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About Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD
Expertise
As a registered dietitian I am fully qualified to accurately answer questions regarding weight loss, including those from people with health conditions requiring dietary restrictions (diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc) who want to lose weight, or who have been advised to do so by their physician.

Experience
I have been a registered dietitian for over 25 years and am certified in Adult Weight Management through the commission on dietetic registration. I also have training in coaching through Coach U and currently work as a diet coach to help people lose weight the healthy way.

Organizations
American Dietetic Association, Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group, Nutrition Entreprenuers, St.Louis International Coach Federation, Toastmasters

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Health Science from the University of Florida, 1983; Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from Case Western Reserve Universitiy 1985; Certification in Adult Weight Management 2006; CoachU core essentials grad 2007.

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Nutrition & Dieting - saturated fat

Expert: Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD - 10/23/2009

Question
1.5g sat fat per 2 tab of IMHEALTHY peanut butter,is that really,really unhealthy?

Answer
Dear Larry,

I'm of the theory that "There are no bad foods...only bad diets". What really matters is how much of the peanut butter you are eating, how often, and what else you are eating. It also depends on whether or not you have conditions that warrant limiting your saturated fat intake.

I have 3 jars of peanut butter in my pantry right now and they all have more than 1.5 grams of saturated fat per 2 Tablespoon serving. But I eat it, and I eat it in moderation, and I eat other foods in moderation.

If you are eating peanut butter by the spoonful while sitting around in the afternoons, it certainly wouldn't be good for you. If this is your protein source at breakfast instead of bacon and eggs, it's a much better option!

You have to take into account what else is in your diet and how healthy your lifestyle. I certainly would not call this unhealthy, even with one "really"!

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