Yeah peanut butter adds a lot of fat 
Personally I try to keep my fat % low for IBS not for weight loss and I think the same goes for Elizabeth. You don't need to have your fats that low if you're trying to lose weight. Heather recommends, for the IBS diet, keeping your fats below 20% *at each meal* but many people on these boards find that they feel better at even lower, i.e. 10-15%.
So, if you're ok (IBS-wise) with more, that's fine - don't worry about it if you're trying to lose weight. However if you're not stable yet, please make sure you are watching your fat intake as it's a huge factor of the diet. Definitely stay below 20% but maybe try dipping a little lower if you're still having troubles. (Look for low-fat peanut butter, too. 8g is a lot at one serving, especially if you didn't have much else with it!) It varies with everyone, the balance between how much fat we can tolerate and how much we need to feel healthy and satisfied. HTH.
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