I used to enjoy nibbling on Nobby nuts !

But peanut butter I love on crunchy toast in the morning or even I take them to work at night

Plenty of butter on the toast then put on the peanut butter....yum !

10 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Simply make you're own peanut butter. Too easy and don't need a fancy machine. I make ours in an inexpensive food processor. Peanuts are only 50 baht for 500gr at Makro. Make it as creamy as like, or not.

Made Cashew Butter the other day, along with Black Currant Jelly. Really doesn't get much better on our homemade Whole Wheat Bread.

Don't understand why anyone buys the store bought crap any more.

Not hard to make, not as crunchy as I'd like. Only brand I've found that GREAT is Raithip. Makro stocks very few because they go stale. Better to order from Shopee for freshness.

Do you use the frozen blackcurrants at Makro? They had awesome frozen cherries only one year; wish I'd filled my freezer.

My big obstacle to making preserves is that Mason jars here are so expensive!

9 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

Very interesting!

I had no idea about the raw fish causing liver cancer.

It's obviously uncooked fish?

Raw fish is usually uncooked.

I've found the roasted peanuts sold at tops to be delicious, and I eat them most nights as a TV snack. NOT the packaged 'Tong Garden' brand (too brittle), but the clear plastic bags sold next to the bagged Thai herbs. Eaten as is, or I remove the brown skins and grind them up in the food processor.
Delicious. Certainly better eating than the commercial brands loaded with all the extra stabilizing chemicals.

5 minutes ago, SiSePuede419 said:

Commercial brands often screen for aflatoxin.

The wet peanuts are the worst, I would guess perfect environment for mold to grow on hot & wet. They eat wet peanuts in the American south, no wonder they're so unhealthy, too.

I'd say go with Jif or Skippy with international testing standards

Or go with homemade peanut butter where you throw the batch into the freezer before sending off a sample of the peanuts to a lab to test for aflatoxin and if it tests positive be willing to throw out the whole batch at a total loss.

I've been eating many brands of natural for years before I moved here. The US has many different ones, some tasting better then others. I buy mine online now from Lazada and Shopee. I don't trust the screening here. Yes, they boil the peanuts in the south, which doesn't kill all aflatoxin unless it's high pressure and salt added. They would have to really look at the peanuts first before boiling for mold or shriveled looking, but commercial is always safer as they test. I never eat them anyway.

4 hours ago, BilllyGOAT said:

If anyone could crack the code on stopping stress and bottle it for sale, they would earn billions.

Speaking about protein, so many men end up not getting enough protein from food as they age. But it's so easy to buy a protein supplement to fix the problem. You don't have to be into fitness just to use a protein supplement, which is what many people seem to believe. Soy protein isolate powder is also very inexpensive in Thailand.

If you have thyroid issues, avoid soy, including tofu, tempeh, soy sauce. Bummer!

5 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Do you use the frozen blackcurrants at Makro? They had awesome frozen cherries only one year; wish I'd filled my freezer. ... My big obstacle to making preserves is that Mason jars here are so expensive!

Yes, FZ Currents from Makro. Eat a lot of their FZ Blueberries also.

Silly priced Mason jars indeed. Have a few, different sizes, along with a few old Jelly or other types of glass packaging jars, repurposed for our homemade (HM) foods. Like the homemade tomato sauce in the Heinz Dijon mustard jar. Definitely something wrong with that photo.

Really moved away from as much store bought processed food as possible. Learned I can put a bit of milk kefir whey in with HM Mayo, and it will last much longer. One reason I hadn't made it in the past, short shelf life.

People bored with too much time on their hands, should take up 'cooking / prepping' whole foods. Customize taste, usually healthy, and decent hobbies. Got to eat. Helps having a Makro less than 5 kms away. I'm there a couple times a week.

Edited June 7Jun 7 by KhunLA

3 hours ago, Prubangboy said:

There is an Australian brand with a red lettering. A pretty good choice. I get the roasted peanut kind, it definitely adds to the flavor. I’ll look at what the brand name is when I get home.

I estimate that I’ve eaten 10,000 peanut butter sandwiches in my lifetime. It’s healthy fat and has a bit of protein. I think of the drab puritan denying himself a tablespoon of sumptuous peanut butter and it delights me.

I don’t eat white bread, but white bread and peanut butter and jelly is one of the greatest food combinations of all time. I put a little crushed chili on my sandwiches too. Or sometimes a drizzle of yellow Sri Racha. A sliced banana once in a while. Or avocado.

Peanut butter on chicken is basically chicken satay. I eat that about once a week.

Okay, I wasn't going to admit it but here goes. I don't do white bread and prefer rye to whole wheat. Toasted. I often put Nam prik noom on my p.b. or Indian achar. Really tasty!

4 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

Healthy fats, protein, vitamins, minerals and fiber.

Technically healthy fats.

But I believe most nuts contain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs) ?

And I believe PUFAs oxidize very easily, so most nuts that are sitting on shelves for months may be rancid.

But some nuts are worse than others. Can't remember which ones.

3 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

They are definitely a concern, so buying peanut better from a source that is tested, like the US FDA. Pic's in New Zealand is also tested, which is another reason I buy from there, although not cheap. Storing opened peanut butter in the fridge is better also, even though it stays stiff, so mold doesn't get a chance to grow after opening.

I've never had p.b. go mouldy, though the oil will grow rancid if you leave the jar in the sun. This mould is not aflatoxin! Aflatoxin is not visible.

Fridge, yes.

Edited June 7Jun 7 by unblocktheplanet
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29 minutes ago, SiSePuede419 said:

Commercial brands often screen for aflatoxin.

The wet peanuts are the worst, I would guess perfect environment for mold to grow on hot & wet. They eat wet peanuts in the American south, no wonder they're so unhealthy, too.

I'd say go with Jif or Skippy with international testing standards

Or go with homemade peanut butter where you throw the batch into the freezer before sending off a sample of the peanuts to a lab to test for aflatoxin and if it tests positive be willing to throw out the whole batch at a total loss.

Deep freezing for 24 hours kills lotsa stuff, weevil eggs in rice, but it has no effect on aflatoxin.

Peanuts are highly susceptible to aflatoxin (a toxic carcinogen produced by Aspergillus fungi) because they grow and mature underground, making them far more vulnerable to contamination than tree nuts. Compared to peanuts, walnuts, almonds, cashews, and macadamia nuts have significantly lower or negligible rates of aflatoxin contamination.

Bottom line:

Eat mostly walnuts, almonds, cashews, and macadamia nuts with only the occasional "smear" of p-nut butter on yer toast (where's the beans)

2 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Deep freezing for 24 hours kills lotsa stuff, weevil eggs in rice, but it has no effect on aflatoxin.

That was just to keep it from getting worse before the lab test comes back and you have to chuck it

10 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

Technically healthy fats.

But I believe most nuts contain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs) ?

And I believe PUFAs oxidize very easily, so most nuts that are sitting on shelves for months may be rancid.

But some nuts are worse than others. Can't remember which ones.

Brazils should be eaten sparingly, as high in selenium, as well as macadamias for the calories. Any chronic health problems should have them searching for adverse effects. Some nuts are very high in minerals and oxalates that can hurt those with allergies or kidney stones. Peanuts and nuts should be eaten in small quantities anyway because of the calories.

14 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Yes, FZ Currents from Makro. Eat a lot of their FZ Blueberries also.

Silly priced Mason jars indeed. Have a few, different sizes, along with a few old Jelly or other types of glass packaging jars, repurposed for our homemade (HM) foods. Like the homemade tomato sauce in the Heinz Dijon mustard jar. Definitely something wrong with that photo.

Really moved away from as much store bought processed food as possible. Learned I can put a bit of milk kefir whey in with HM Mayo, and it will last much longer. One reason I hadn't made it in the past, short shelf life.

People bored with too much time on their hands, should take up 'cooking / prepping' whole foods. Customize taste, usually healthy, and decent hobbies. Got to eat. Helps having a Makro less than 5 kms away. I'm there a couple times a week.

14 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Yes, FZ Currents from Makro. Eat a lot of their FZ Blueberries also.

Silly priced Mason jars indeed. Have a few, different sizes, along with a few old Jelly or other types of glass packaging jars, repurposed for our homemade (HM) foods. Like the homemade tomato sauce in the Heinz Dijon mustard jar. Definitely something wrong with that photo.

Really moved away from as much store bought processed food as possible. Learned I can put a bit of milk kefir whey in with HM Mayo, and it will last much longer. One reason I hadn't made it in the past, short shelf life.

People bored with too much time on their hands, should take up 'cooking / prepping' whole foods. Customize taste, usually healthy, and decent hobbies. Got to eat. Helps having a Makro less than 5 kms away. I'm there a couple times a week.

15 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Yes, FZ Currents from Makro. Eat a lot of their FZ Blueberries also.

Silly priced Mason jars indeed. Have a few, different sizes, along with a few old Jelly or other types of glass packaging jars, repurposed for our homemade (HM) foods. Like the homemade tomato sauce in the Heinz Dijon mustard jar. Definitely something wrong with that photo.

Really moved away from as much store bought processed food as possible. Learned I can put a bit of milk kefir whey in with HM Mayo, and it will last much longer. One reason I hadn't made it in the past, short shelf life.

People bored with too much time on their hands, should take up 'cooking / prepping' whole foods. Customize taste, usually healthy, and decent hobbies. Got to eat. Helps having a Makro less than 5 kms away. I'm there a couple times a week.

Right you are! Homemade ketchup, homemade mayonnaise, just doesn't get any better. I make Indian pickle. Buy clay pots with lids at the traditional Thai pharmacy. Stew the achar in the driveway hot for some days. Everything is better homemade. Wish I could get some San Marzano tomatoes without having to take out a loan!

Ah, perfect fruit for stewing are those small Thai plums. Pretty sour to just eat unless they're dead ripe. Make a terrific conserve or chutney. Dammit where are the Mason jars!

Our stove oven is 35 years old so dodgy for heat. I'm hope a deep clean will get it functional. Want to get baked again! (Hehe)

2 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

oxalates

Myth: Everyone needs to avoid high-oxalate foods.

Fact: Unless you are explicitly predisposed to kidney stones, avoiding healthy, oxalate-rich foods can have a negative impact on your health, as these foods are packed with fiber, potassium, and antioxidants

All foods, even healthy "superfoods" should be eaten in the appropriate serving portion, especially high fat foods like nuts and oils

I mistakenly was eating 4T of MCT oil daily which was 56g of saturated fat.

My cholesterol was up since I started this diet change, 555

Now I am down to 0.5T of MCT oil a day which is only 7g of saturated fat, looking forward to my LDL levels dropping on the next checkup

Edited June 7Jun 7 by SiSePuede419

4 hours ago, Kyoto Kyle said:

That was one of the 5 I tried, but TBH I wasn't a fan. It was the most tasteless of them all.

My dog likes it.

10 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Buy clay pots with lids at the traditional Thai pharmacy

I was thinking about making some Tepache (pineapple beer) that way.

I don't have any brewer's yeast but do have Italian yeast, might work.

Chat says 2-3 days at room temperature but make sure the clay pot is "thoroughly sanitized" first--is that even possible with porous clay

9 minutes ago, SiSePuede419 said:

I was thinking about making some Tepache (pineapple beer) that way.

I don't have any brewer's yeast but do have Italian yeast, might work.

Chat says 2-3 days at room temperature but make sure the clay pot is "thoroughly sanitized" first--is that even possible with porous clay

9 minutes ago, SiSePuede419 said:

I was thinking about making some Tepache (pineapple beer) that way.

I don't have any brewer's yeast but do have Italian yeast, might work.

Chat says 2-3 days at room temperature but make sure the clay pot is "thoroughly sanitized" first--is that even possible with porous clay

9 minutes ago, SiSePuede419 said:

I was thinking about making some Tepache (pineapple beer) that way.

I don't have any brewer's yeast but do have Italian yeast, might work.

Chat says 2-3 days at room temperature but make sure the clay pot is "thoroughly sanitized" first--is that even possible with porous clay

My clay achar pots were so thoroughly saturated with mustard oil, they could not be used again.

Avoid glazed clay, made with lead.

I'd buy proper yeast online. Champagne yeast would be best for tepache. Bread yeast will be funky. You'll end up with something like kombucha!

I'd highly suggest buying big glass jars, available in every wet market. You could even buy a five gallon one like I use to make beer.

The trick is, no sunlight. If you put the jar in the sun, cover it with tinfoil or newspaper or a paper bag. The heat will get to it regardless.

Good luck! Let us know how it turns out!

32 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Peanuts and nuts should be eaten in small quantities anyway because of the calories.

Yes, they are high in calories and easy to overeat because they're addictive.

12 hours ago, blaze master said:

I have no problem snacking on some salty nutz....wait that doesn't sound too healthy at all.

Reminded me of a very popular tune😋

https://youtu.be/sjrdanK4LSY?si=CQ8pTjkL3QgLNSXH

46 minutes ago, SiSePuede419 said:

Myth: Everyone needs to avoid high-oxalate foods.

Fact: Unless you are explicitly predisposed to kidney stones, avoiding healthy, oxalate-rich foods can have a negative impact on your health, as these foods are packed with fiber, potassium, and antioxidants

All foods, even healthy "superfoods" should be eaten in the appropriate serving portion, especially high fat foods like nuts and oils

I mistakenly was eating 4T of MCT oil daily which was 56g of saturated fat.

My cholesterol was up since I started this diet change, 555

Now I am down to 0.5T of MCT oil a day which is only 7g of saturated fat, looking forward to my LDL levels dropping on the next checkup

I think you may have it backwards. Oxalates are the building blocks of kidney stones due to calcium. I was going to mention lots of healthy greens as high in oxalates but it's a whole lot more than that. Again, moderation is the key. Believe me, you'll know it if you've suffered kidney stones!

Do you really think MCT oil is better than Coconut oil?

15 hours ago, Rockyroad said:

Peanuts are very high in calories. Hardly a health food.

Should have used your super googling and AI powers.

Yes, peanuts are highly nutritious and good for you. Packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and heart-healthy unsaturated fats, they make an excellent, budget-friendly addition to a balanced diet. [1, 2, 3]

Key Health Benefits

• Heart Health: Peanuts contain mono- and polyunsaturated fats that can help lower "bad" LDL cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. [1, 2]

• Blood Sugar Control: Being low on the glycemic index with high fiber and protein, they help keep blood sugar steady. [1, 2]

• Weight Management: Despite their calorie density, the protein and fiber keep you satiated, which research shows can help prevent overeating and support weight loss. [1, 2]

• Nutrient Dense: They are a great source of essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E, magnesium, niacin, and biotin, which are great for your skin, immune, and nervous systems. [1, 2, 3]

Best Ways to Eat Them

• Portion Control: Because they are calorie-dense, stick to a small handful (around 28 to 30 grams) a day.

• Keep it Natural: Opt for dry-roasted, unsalted peanuts to avoid excess sodium and oils. For peanut butter, choose brands with 100% peanuts and no added sugars or hydrogenated oils.

• Eat the Skin: The thin red skin is rich in anti-inflammatory polyphenols and antioxidants. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Things to Consider

• Allergies: Peanuts are one of the most common and severe food allergens, making them unsafe for individuals with nut or legume allergies.

• High Calorie: Overeating them can quickly lead to unwanted weight gain due to their high fat content. [1, 2]

And them Makro Peanuts, up ฿5, though first price hike in years.

10 hours ago, Rockyroad said:

Why are they good for you?

Google "benefits of peanuts".

Can't recall ever seeing a Thai eat peanut butter. I find it overpriced in Thailand which i am guessing means there is little demand from Thais.

I can buy a giant jar in USA for the cost of a tiny jar in Thailand. Not sure if there is some massive tariff on imported peanut butter but strange that there are peanuts everywhere in Thailand and they are cheap until they are ground up and put in a jar and called "peanut butter".

3 minutes ago, pomchop said:

Can't recall ever seeing a Thai eat peanut butter. I find it overpriced in Thailand which i am guessing means there is little demand from Thais.

I can buy a giant jar in USA for the cost of a tiny jar in Thailand. Not sure if there is some massive tariff on imported peanut butter but strange that there are peanuts everywhere in Thailand and they are cheap until they are ground up and put in a jar and called "peanut butter".

It's true I haven't seen any eating peanut better myself, but they do like those little bags of peanuts, along with many growing them. I turned my girlfriend onto Dalfours Jellies on Sprouted or 12 grain bread and she loves it, but haven't tried with the peanut better, so that's a thought. The peanut butter you get here pales by comparison to the western varieties, and isn't regulated like it is there, but I will try some someday. The imports are expensive, especially the Pic's I buy from Lazada from New Zealand.

31 minutes ago, pomchop said:

I can buy a giant jar in USA for the cost of a tiny jar in Thailand. Not sure if there is some massive tariff on imported peanut butter but strange that there are peanuts everywhere in Thailand and they are cheap until they are ground up and put in a jar and called "peanut butter".

It’s always like that in Thailand. Anything that can be labeled “foreign food” can be sold at double or triple the price. They try to capitalize of the concept of something being imported even when it's not imported.

Japanese food is a classic example. It’s mostly rice, noodles, and many of the same local ingredients used in Thai food. The cost to make it is often very similar, but once it’s marketed as Japanese food, restaurants can charge several times more than they would for a comparable Thai dish.

Edited June 7Jun 7 by BilllyGOAT

3 hours ago, pomchop said:

Can't recall ever seeing a Thai eat peanut butter. I find it overpriced in Thailand which i am guessing means there is little demand from Thais.

I can buy a giant jar in USA for the cost of a tiny jar in Thailand. Not sure if there is some massive tariff on imported peanut butter but strange that there are peanuts everywhere in Thailand and they are cheap until they are ground up and put in a jar and called "peanut butter".

Thais don't eat bread like farangs do. They prefer rice and noodles.

5 hours ago, rattlesnake said:

Google "benefits of peanuts".

Are you really that daft? Steak has less calories and a better nutrient content.

The Calorie Trap: To match the usable leucine and essential amino acid content found in a standard 250g steak (~60g of highly absorbable protein at ~500 calories), you would have to eat roughly 250g of peanuts. That comes with a massive 1,400+ calories and over 120 grams of fat — making peanuts an excellent energy source, but a highly inefficient primary protein source.

So basically steak is nearly 3x superior to peanut butter.

Edited June 7Jun 7 by Rockyroad