Nuts are they ok to eat and lose weight

ready4holiday

Hi all I have just started and everyone keeps saying eat nuts but when I look at the heathy nuts that are very high and take up a lot of my intake allowance am I looking at this all wrong

RodaRose

Nuts are great. I like Walnuts because of the Omega 3s and Almonds because they have a good protein/carb ration.
Use a scale to weigh them. The have calories of course.

ready4holiday

I understand but they seem very high in calories but not very filling

juggernaut1974

In moderation, sure.

They are relatively high in calories for the little bulk you get, but if you can fit them into your day they're a great source of healthy fats and a little bit of protein.

ahoy_m8

They are nutritionally dense--high in calories and nutrients. I think they're filling. Love them. Maybe too much. Easy to eat too many so I, too, use the scale to weigh them.

diannethegeek

ready4holiday wrote: »

I understand but they seem very high in calories but not very filling

If you don't want them then don't eat them. If you do want them then just make sure they fit in your calorie/nutrition goals. It really is that simple.

RodaRose

You do not have to eat nuts. There is no rule. I eat them because I eat very little meat and I get my protein mostly from beans and nuts.

confusedtracey

I find them good when i have the munches lol but i mix my own x

ready4holiday

I want healthy filling food any one know of a low count chip shop ha ha.
I understand what your saying and thanks but people are telling me I am not eating enough and missing loads from my diet. Take today I had one sandwich and one bowl of cereal not good and not filling

snowflakesav

They are great in moderation.

DaradysMom

Eat them along with grapes, which are very filling. They get mixed with raisins a lot, but grapes are better for feeling full.

RodaRose

ready4holiday wrote: »

I want healthy filling food any one know of a low count chip shop ha ha.
I understand what your saying and thanks but people are telling me I am not eating enough and missing loads from my diet. Take today I had one sandwich and one bowl of cereal not good and not filling

What was on the sandwich? If one is not enough, eat 5 and add cheese and mayonnaise.
Maybe it would be good for you to research lowish calorie options for you with easy take out food that you are used to. (Skip the fried potatoes).

visnova

ready4holiday wrote: »

I understand but they seem very high in calories but not very filling

try eating them with something in your mouth at the same time....sounds strange,but what i do is either cutt up an apple into smaller pieces and jam 2 almonds in my mouth with a piece of apple and it fills you up alot more.....i do the same with bananna and almonds....and of course always raw almonds:)

PeachyCarol

I like them for texture and to add some fat to my diet. I buy slivered almonds and eat them in small amounts stirred into servings of yogurt and cottage cheese. It's easy to keep the portion size small when you eat them that way. I always weigh them. I eat about 15 grams of them a day.

I wish I could eat walnuts (they make my mouth itch) for the essential fats. I'd add them to my lentil loaf.

ExRelaySprinter

I like Nuts too, but to me they aren't very filling - so i normally have a small handful (weighed) with a small Apple.

coryrood

ready4holiday wrote: »

I want healthy filling food any one know of a low count chip shop ha ha.
I understand what your saying and thanks but people are telling me I am not eating enough and missing loads from my diet. Take today I had one sandwich and one bowl of cereal not good and not filling

Eat things other than bread (sandwhich) and cereal. How many calories are you trying to stick to?

Sassy_xo

Nuts are really good for you and are a super-food when you are trying to lose weight! They contain high amounts of protein so they help you stay full longer and build muscle, plus they are high in the good kind of fats your brain and body really need! They are on the high side calorie wise, which is why you should just aim to include them once or twice a day. I always measure or weigh out just one portion, which usually averages about 160-170 calories depending on which kind of nut you are eating. I go for the raw, unsalted kind of nut to make sure I am not getting tons of added sodium and am getting the most nutritional benefits from them! A great post workout snack is 2 Tbsp. of raw,unsalted almonds mixed into one serving of greek yogurt! A lot of protein to help your body recover from the workout and build muscle! Also, it just tastes delicious!

mk732

You don't have to eat nuts. You can get healthy fats in other foods. I like nuts but I don't find them to be very filling so I don't eat them very often and usually only with other foods like yogurt or fruit.

keem88

they are high in calories however have healthy fats and good protein. if you can work it into your day, go for it! if not, then don't. they are filling as well, and just be carefull to keep track of how much of them you eat bc they are so calorie dense it can add up, a handful could be more than you think you are consuming

keem88

i just had two tbsp pb on toasted wheat bread with a tbsp jam for breakfast. yum! and burp, very full for the rest of the morning

ChaiTea2015

Nuts are great! They have good fats in them. I eat them as a snack or along with a piece of fruit for breakfast. Walnuts and Almonds are the best.

njitaliana

Nuts are a healthy snack full of protein and fiber. One serving is 1/4 cup or nuts or 2 Tbsp of nut butter.

BigGuy47

ready4holiday wrote: »

very high in calories but not very filling

Truth.

If you're having trouble staying below your allotted calories for the day then nuts aren't a good idea. If you have room for the calories and you enjoy nuts, then knock yourself out.

CICO

ireadlabelsdammit

If you care about clean eating, raw nuts have no ingredient list. I eat them, daily. If you can't manage one handful, then it might be too soon in our journey to incorporate them. Because yes, high in (good) fats.

vegankora

Avocados are very filling. They contain fats, yes, but GOOD fats Nuts are actually pretty filling, cashews and almonds. But expensive in some areas, unfortunately. Rice, brown, or quinoa or oatmeal are extremely filling foods that are good for you as well! Check them out!

burnsgene42

I eat nuts along with "pea" nuts about every day. I mix them with my morning porridge or trail mix that I munch on while biking or hiking. To me they're filling. I try to eat a mixture of almonds , walnuts, pecans. They seem to furnish energy and there is no a lot of bad in them.
Keeping in mind everyone has to tailor their diet to what they can tolerate and enjoy.

lemurcat12

vegankora wrote: »

Avocados are very filling. They contain fats, yes, but GOOD fats Nuts are actually pretty filling, cashews and almonds. But expensive in some areas, unfortunately. Rice, brown, or quinoa or oatmeal are extremely filling foods that are good for you as well! Check them out!

What foods are filling varies a lot from individual to individual--I don't think you can generalize like this about what is and what isn't.

I find avocados and nuts reasonably filling in small portions, but not especially so given the calories (veggies and berries and--hate to say it--meat are more filling for me per calorie). I don't find rice (brown or otherwise) or quinoa or oatmeal (I eat steel cut) filling at all unless they are eaten with protein and fat. I do find potatoes pretty filling, but I suppose I nearly always eat them with protein and fat, as part of dinner.

Anyway, to answer OP's question, yes, nuts are great to eat, just count the calories and make sure you are getting an overall balanced diet. Bread and cereal isn't particularly balanced--you might want to try and meet the MFP default macros for a bit. Nuts are an excellent source of fat and tend to make a filling snack for many (see if that's the case for you), and plus they are tasty. They do have some protein, which is nice, but not all that much per calorie.

fitnessbugg

I eat 1 ounce every morning, usually alongside other food. If I only have time for the nuts, I am amazed at how long I stay full.

girlperson666

I've got a big jar of cashews.on my kitchen counter - not the most healthy of nuts, but sometimes you just need a handful of something crunchy and savory and between the two, I'd rather be eating cashews than barbecue chips! of course, I always log them, and always always eat them in moderation. especially since I read that eating too many can cause... leakage. nothing is worth anal leakage! not even buttery, salty cashews!

beachhouse758

Nuts are a great way to add healthy fats to your diet IF you stay within your allotted calorie range.

But, when I was pregnant and unable to eat (thus not gaining proper weight) my doctor suggested that I eat nuts everyday because of they are very dense with calories.

Now, I am trying to lose weight.
I don't snack on handfuls of nuts throughout the day like I did when I was trying to gain. But I don't completely avoid either.
Now I have a TB of Sunflower Seed Butter before I run. . It gives me a great burst of energy, and I love the taste.
I've tried *not* having it before my run, but the quality of my workout suffers, so I don't deprive myself. I just make sure to log it in my food diary.

Absolute_Hot_Mess

They could ruin your goals unless you moderate the amount or eat them less frequently.