One benefit of his ‘no-nut January’ is that by cutting out peanuts entirely, he’s also avoiding problems from oxalates. I would expect powdered peanut butter to be as dangerous in that regard.
I’m not sure how I feel about seed oils generally, but I know they’re higher in Omega-6 fatty acids. From the NIH:
Omega-3s are utilized by the body to resolve and lower inflammation, whereas omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids are primarily used for increasing inflammation. Thus, the rise in the omega-6/3 ratio over the past 100 years may be driving chronic low-grade inflammatory conditions including autoimmune diseases, allergies and asthma.
One benefit of his ‘no-nut January’ is that by cutting out peanuts entirely, he’s also avoiding problems from oxalates. I would expect powdered peanut butter to be as dangerous in that regard.
I’m not sure how I feel about seed oils generally, but I know they’re higher in Omega-6 fatty acids. From the NIH: