Thoughts on a fb status about nuts

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  • sdraper2014
    sdraper2014 Posts: 81 Member
    I agree, it is a thing and a concern for some, but what it means to me as a regular person without an inflammatory disorder is more what I wonder about.
  • syndeo
    syndeo Posts: 68 Member
    senecarr wrote: »
    1. Did the FB post make sure it was ACTIVATED almonds?
    2. Did the post have actual pictures of tree nuts, or was this possibly another one of those FB posts about sex curing everything? >:)

    Sex does cure everything, especially headaches in women! Truth!
  • syndeo
    syndeo Posts: 68 Member
    Best thing about nuts is that they are basically "free". Between the thermic effect of them, the fiber, and the increased satiety, you in general don't tend to overdo them like other foods you can snack on them.
  • barbecuesauce
    barbecuesauce Posts: 1,771 Member
    sdraper2014 wrote: »
    stevencloser wrote: »
    I feel like the word inflammation is being thrown around almost as much as the word toxin when it comes to food stuff. Only that inflammation is an actual thing.


    Omg yes! This, so much this! My sister in law went on an anti-inflammation diet to cure her anxiety...I never did grasp what exactly it was supposed to do to help.

    I've yet to try an anti-anxiety medication that didn't impair me cognitively or put me to sleep. I can understand the desperation that would lead her to try a more natural route. Don't make fun of her for this.
  • barbecuesauce
    barbecuesauce Posts: 1,771 Member
    syndeo wrote: »
    Best thing about nuts is that they are basically "free". Between the thermic effect of them, the fiber, and the increased satiety, you in general don't tend to overdo them like other foods you can snack on them.

    Thermic effect is negligible and let me tell you, I haven't yet met a nut I couldn't overdo.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    syndeo wrote: »
    Best thing about nuts is that they are basically "free". Between the thermic effect of them, the fiber, and the increased satiety, you in general don't tend to overdo them like other foods you can snack on them.

    Not in my house..... They're one of the least satiating things imo, I try to not use them as a fat source regularly as they don't satisfy me as much as other things.
  • senecarr
    senecarr Posts: 5,377 Member
    edited June 2015
    syndeo wrote: »
    Best thing about nuts is that they are basically "free". Between the thermic effect of them, the fiber, and the increased satiety, you in general don't tend to overdo them like other foods you can snack on them.

    Back when I followed ketosis, the easiest way to stall weight loss was having almonds available as an easy snack. I assured myself the fiber should make them self limiting. Nope. YMMV however.
  • sdraper2014
    sdraper2014 Posts: 81 Member
    edited June 2015
    barbecuesauce wrote: »
    sdraper2014 wrote: »
    stevencloser wrote: »
    I feel like the word inflammation is being thrown around almost as much as the word toxin when it comes to food stuff. Only that inflammation is an actual thing.


    Omg yes! This, so much this! My sister in law went on an anti-inflammation diet to cure her anxiety...I never did grasp what exactly it was supposed to do to help.

    I've yet to try an anti-anxiety medication that didn't impair me cognitively or put me to sleep. I can understand the desperation that would lead her to try a more natural route. Don't make fun of her for this.

    Sorry, was not meant to make fun. Most drugs for anxiety and depression can be brutal. I was more concerned it was being done without supervision from a Dr. and when I asked if she would attend counselling in conjunction to stopping meds I was told she didn't have time. If it worked great, no doubt about it, but I do get concerned when diets are recommended for something like this without additional medical supervision/advice.

    Don't wish to derail the thread though over this. :)
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  • MamaBirdBoss
    MamaBirdBoss Posts: 1,516 Member
    PeachyCarol wrote: »
    The studies weren't done on people eating nuts though, and... the fats in nuts aren't all being digested. At least those in almonds aren't, per the study I posted.

    My point is that your friend would have to eat a boatload of nuts to have the dosage of EFA's used in the studies. The other problem is that nuts have MORE Omega 6 oils than Omega 3's. Omega 6 oils promote inflammation.

    Eat nuts if you like them, but they're not some anti-inflammatory miracle food.

    Oh, I'm not disagreeing with you!!! That one looks like a good study. :)
  • MamaBirdBoss
    MamaBirdBoss Posts: 1,516 Member
    syndeo wrote: »
    Best thing about nuts is that they are basically "free". Between the thermic effect of them, the fiber, and the increased satiety, you in general don't tend to overdo them like other foods you can snack on them.

    Yeah, I had to stop buying pecans because they made me gain 4lbs in one month!
  • miriamtob
    miriamtob Posts: 436 Member
    No. Nuts are not an anti-inflammatory food. They are very high in omega 6 and have low to no anti-inflammatory omega 3s. Only macadamia nuts have a somewhat desirable omega 6 to 3 ratio, in that they are very low in both. If you want anti-inflamnatory actions from foods there are plenty of things: certain herbs and spices, saturated fats, and high in omega 3 EFAs foods like shrimp, sardines, and salmon.
  • syndeo
    syndeo Posts: 68 Member
    RE: Nuts are essentially "free"

    Yes, you can overeat nuts and gain weight if you pay absolutely no attention to what you eat. My point is that nuts contain protein, fiber, and healthy fats that increase satiety, fiber decreases absorption so you poop a higher percentage of food out, and have an increased energy expenditure. And studies have show this as well.
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