could you live off of just peanut butter?

Question

could you live by just eating peanut butter mostly? still eating some other things, but peanut butter the most.

Answer 1

no way, i loveit but not that much.

Answer 2

You would need to supplement your diet with other foods or pills to make up for all of the missing vitamins and minerals, but otherwise, yes, you could do it.

Smooth peanut butter has lots of calories and is high in saturated fats (caused by the hydrogenation process that prevents the oil from separating out of the peanut butter), so you wouldn't be very healthy, but you could survive for a while. (Just ask any college student)

Answer 3

I had a lot of peanut butter one day and I spent most of the evening in the bathroom.

Answer 4

If you had to in a survival sense it would be better then nothing. However, although peanut butter is good it is lacking in essential vitamins, like vitamins A, C, and D. (http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-C00001-01c218Q.html)

Also although many people are now taking notice of peanut butter they still recommend moderation. Article on Web MD - Packed with protein, nutrients, and fiber, peanut butter and its heart-healthy fats are good for you -- in moderation. (http://www.webmd.com/content/article/75/89622.htm)

Even proponents of the peanut butter diet, don't advocate the exclusive consumption of peanut butter: Successful Dieters Give Thumbs-Up to Peanut Butter Diet (http://www.peanut-institute.org/101102_PR.html)

Finally there is a book (of course) outlining the peanut butter diet..........Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0312982240/qid=999030801/sr=1-1/ref=sc_b_1/103-4922626-7200655)

Hope this helps.

Answer 5

I ask for simple yes or no > OK many people around world don't have choice, starving. So, maybe you will one day experience this problem. Now, peanut butter would be a food that could dominate your diet????? Good luck

Answer 6

Depends, Is it just peanut butter or every other food.

Answer 7

You could for a while but it would not be the best diet. On the plus side it does have a lot of protein. Good nutrition demands you eat more than just one specific food.

Answer 8

i could...i love peanut butter

Answer 9

you can't just live offa peanut butter bcuz it might get stuck your digestive system since it has no liquid and can dehydrate you.

Answer 10

no...I don't like peanut butter......but if there wasn't anything to eat sure

Answer 11

I know I could. I love it! I eat it everyday and keep a jar in my desk at work at all times!