SWYPO Food Question

[thegoldengrahamgirl]

I'm clear on the Whole30 stance on SWYPO foods.  In fact, I probably just answered my own question (don't eat the SWYPO and get individual packets of almond butter if portion control is a problem when using a full-size jar, or don't eat it at all during Whole30 as there are better sources of healthy fats).

 

But here's the thought process that lead up to the conclusion above:

 

I'm torn about whether the benefit of a portion-controlled "treat" (almond butter mixed with coconut oil in a food processor and then frozen into the base of silicone muffin liners - similar to many freezer fudge recipes except only two compliant ingredients and NO sweetener of any kind - I realize it's the shape and experience of eating it in a little cup - like Reese's in shape except no chocolate and no peanut butter) is better than uncontrolled spoonfuls from the jar, knowing that the latter is a bigger food problem for me.  I didn't have a Reese's addiciton in my past life but I DID/do have a "nut butter" problem.

 

Solution: avoid nut butter, or get individual packets for portion control.  Do NOT freeze into little Reese's-style cups.

 

Thanks for listening!  I hope this thought process helps someone else!

 

Cheers,

 

-Lauren (GGG)

[ladyshanny]

I'm clear on the Whole30 stance on SWYPO foods.  In fact, I probably just answered my own question (don't eat the SWYPO and get individual packets of almond butter if portion control is a problem when using a full-size jar, or don't eat it at all during Whole30 as there are better sources of healthy fats).

 

But here's the thought process that lead up to the conclusion above:

 

I'm torn about whether the benefit of a portion-controlled "treat" (almond butter mixed with coconut oil in a food processor and then frozen into the base of silicone muffin liners - similar to many freezer fudge recipes except only two compliant ingredients and NO sweetener of any kind - I realize it's the shape and experience of eating it in a little cup - like Reese's in shape except no chocolate and no peanut butter) is better than uncontrolled spoonfuls from the jar, knowing that the latter is a bigger food problem for me.  I didn't have a Reese's addiciton in my past life but I DID/do have a "nut butter" problem.

 

Solution: avoid nut butter, or get individual packets for portion control.  Do NOT freeze into little Reese's-style cups.

 

Thanks for listening!  I hope this thought process helps someone else!

 

Cheers,

 

-Lauren (GGG)

You've got it!  You can try and rationalize it all you want but once you recognize that you have a nut butter problem, stay far, far away.  

[Brewer5]

^ Word.

[thegoldengrahamgirl]

Thanks, ladyshanny!  There should be support groups!  I feel like "nut butter problem" or "nut butter addiction" is a common condition!

 

Cheers,

 

-Lauren (GGG)