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Paleo Food List > Is Peanut Butter Paleo?

Is Peanut Butter Paleo?

No

by Marla Starr, updated August 29, 2016 Posted on July 24, 2014

Marla Starr
Marla Starr is the founder of Paleo Porn, co-author of Pigskin Paleo and Owner of Starr Fitness. Marla is a Certified Personal Trainer, 200HR Certified Yoga Instructor, a Certified Barre & SUP/SUP Yoga Instructor offering Personal Training & Small Group Fitness classes both in person and virtually. In addition to all of the above she is also the Executive Producer of Minimalism. Please enjoy all the recipes in the Paleo Porn recipe archives!

Peanuts are legumes, and as such, you’re probably better off avoiding them, and that includes peanut butter. Legumes are generally not considered to be Paleo-friendly for a few reasons.

Phytic Acid

To start with, they have a high phytic acid content: an antinutrient that binds to nutrients in the seed and prevents the body from absorbing them. This can lead to digestive issues in some people, as well as mineral deficiencies.

Aflatoxins

Peanuts (along with some other non-Paleo foods, such as grains) are susceptible to a particular type of mycotoxins called aflatoxins. This type of mold has been linked to cancer when consumed in large doses. The FDA limits the percentage of aflatoxins a batch of peanuts can contain before it gets processed and sold, but the chronic effects of consuming small amounts of the mold every day have not been studied.

Polyunsaturated Fats (PUFAS)

Legumes are also high in a certain polyunsaturated fat called Omega-6. This particular type of fat is inflammatory, and we need to make sure we consume enough Omega-3s to counteract its effects. Because legumes, such as peanuts, are high in Omega-6s and devoid of Omega-3s, they are best avoided.

Caitlin Weeks has a comprehensive list of reasons to avoid peanut butter and go for the almond butter instead.

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