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Is Peanut Butter Good for Bodybuilding?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Sharin Griffin

Bodybuilders are notorious for using protein bars and shakes along with dietary supplements to pack on pounds of muscle. Strict dieting also plays a major role in bodybuilding, with plenty of meats and whole grains ingested in bulk.

Sharin Griffin has been a freelance writer since 2009, specializing in health-related articles. She has worked in the health-care industry as a certified nursing assistant and medical technician. Griffin's medical expertise encompasses bariatrics and geriatric care, with an emphasis on general medicine. She is completing an associate degree in health-care administration from Axia University.