Are nuts good for weight loss?

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  • kenyonhaff
    kenyonhaff Posts: 1,377 Member
    Keep in mind squirrels and bears and deer fatten up on nuts for the winter...

  • Seffell
    Seffell Posts: 2,244 Member
    Thats about 500cals there in these 70g nuts. That's a third of my daily cals. I wouldn't call it a good choice for dieting unless you have 2500cals a day.
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  • JustRobby1
    JustRobby1 Posts: 674 Member
    Anything is good for weight loss provided it still allows for a calorie deficit. Nuts are no better or worse than anything else in this context. While this is a common myth, eating or restricting certain foods won't make you lose more weight or lose it any quicker.
  • JoLightensUp
    JoLightensUp Posts: 140 Member
    Lillymoo01 wrote: »
    I'd say yes because I managed to lose weight while eating cashews, almonds and walnuts on a regular basis. However, as they are calorie dense I made sure I limited them to a small handful and weighed every single one eaten. They are too easy to overeat though.

    Yep, me too. Good answers already. I'll just add that I also eat a small amount of nuts most days and I'm having no problems losing. I love some walnuts on my breakfast cereal and have cashews as a snack.

    Portion size is the key! If you want to eat them, use a scale to work out a suitable portion so you can fit them into your calorie allowance. Don't just grab random handfuls throughout the day. I know, I know, who would be silly enough to do that?? *cough* :s I have learnt the error of my ways and only have about 10 grams at a time now, but I love them so I fit them into my day.
  • jelly_potato
    jelly_potato Posts: 77 Member
    edited October 2017
    The problem with nuts sold in the store is that they are so delicious, you just have to get more. I would recommend going for raw and/or unsalted nuts, they won't be as mouthwatering and you won't crave the whole bag. I consume 25-35 grams of nuts a day, usually distributed between my lunch and my sport snack. They are a great way to get some extra healthy fat, protein and minerals and to keep you satiated for a bit longer. Just make sure they fit in your calorie goals.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Tariq_1997 wrote: »
    jelly_potato wrote: »
    The problem with nuts sold in the store is that they are so delicious, you just have to get more. I would recommend going for raw and/or unsalted nuts, they won't be as mouthwatering and you won't crave the whole bag. I consume 25-35 grams of nuts a day, usually distributed between my lunch and my sport snack. They are a great way to get some extra healthy fat, protein and minerals and to keep you satiated for a bit longer. Just make sure they fit in your calorie goals.

    Yeah you're right u just canct stop when you start eating.
    I don't eat nuts everyday, may be once or twice every week.
    I'm doing a strict diet like i don't eat anything like bread rice and pasta, not food that has fats or junk food.
    I ate that much of nuts because my stomach was empty since the day before so it was like 27 hours without eating anything

    you do know that nuts are made mostly of fats?
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    First of all, I’m sure the other commenters got this covered, but I will still say it. You can eat anything you like. That’s the thing about counting calories. You eat whatever you want, you just have to fit it within your calorie goals.

    However. Nuts are really high calorie so if I was on a really low calorie diet i would probably stay away from them.
  • goldthistime
    goldthistime Posts: 3,213 Member
    OP, as you perhaps could guess from the posts, it's an individual thing. I have a handful of nuts every morning, and find that those calories provide lasting fullness. I'd call them a staple in my weight loss diet.
  • MissyCHF
    MissyCHF Posts: 337 Member
    edited October 2017
    BarneyRubbleMD wrote: »
    I eat two 0.5 oz servings of different nuts per day as an easy, nutritious & tasty way to increase my daily calories to slow my weight loss without affecting my blood sugar #'s.

    You want to slow your weight loss??

    Sorry Tariq_1997, If your diet is strict, perhaps it would better to forgo the nuts because they are so moreish and very calorific.
  • missysippy930
    missysippy930 Posts: 2,577 Member
    Nuts are calorie dense, nutritionally good. Individual choice how your calorie allotment is spent.

    Bottom line, eating less calories than you burn=weight loss.
  • kenyonhaff
    kenyonhaff Posts: 1,377 Member
    In the US, there are these "Balanced Breaks" snack packs (usually found with the prepackaged cheeses) that are great combos of nuts, dried fruits, and cheese. 160 cals.
  • Lillymoo01
    Lillymoo01 Posts: 2,865 Member
    missysippy930 wrote: »
    Nuts are calorie dense, nutritionally good. Individual choice how your calorie allotment is spent.

    Bottom line, eating less calories than you burn=weight loss.

    Did you deliberately make this sound like a smart jingle that could easily become a commerial? So catchy. Love it.
  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,641 Member
    edited October 2017
    I'm just here remembering all the women's magazine headlines about nuts that "melt belly fat." Pro tip: it's nonsense. Tell Dr. Oz where he can stuff his pistachios. (But to beat the dead horse, you can have nuts in your diet. Just be careful to moderate them, and don't expect magic.)
  • MissyCHF
    MissyCHF Posts: 337 Member
    edited October 2017
    Good for you davidylin, you have given me the best laugh of today! Lol.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    kenyonhaff wrote: »
    Keep in mind squirrels and bears and deer fatten up on nuts for the winter...

    And calves fatten up on milk. That doesn't mean it can't be consumed as part of a balanced diet that factors in calorie intake and energy needs.
  • lucerorojo
    lucerorojo Posts: 790 Member
    Be careful with having the nuts around and eating them at any time--the calories add up.

    I use either pecans or sunflower seeds in my oatmeal--it adds some crunch. The pecans are so expensive that I put about 3-4 (crumbled) nuts in my oatmeal and that doesn't add too many calories. The sunflower seeds are the best bet for me--they aren't expensive and since they are not that delicious alone as other nuts, I don't eat them except in the oatmeal (10 g of sunflower seeds). I was using plain organic peanuts in my smoothie instead of peanut butter, but I had to stop that!! The peanuts were so good that I was eating them all the time and stalling my weight loss! I'm back to buying fresh ground peanut butter--I have no inclination to eat it outside the smoothie and can control the calorie intake. But even so, you can eat an egg instead of nuts and it is more satisfying IMO and less calories.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Not really good for weight loss because they have a lot of calories and so it's challenging to eat them in a small quantity to fit in your calorie goals. I could eat all my calories in nuts and cheese every day. But I'd still feel hungry!
  • BarneyRubbleMD
    BarneyRubbleMD Posts: 1,092 Member
    smithmssycatsmithiris30 wrote: »
    BarneyRubbleMD wrote: »
    I eat two 0.5 oz servings of different nuts per day as an easy, nutritious & tasty way to increase my daily calories to slow my weight loss without affecting my blood sugar #'s.

    You want to slow your weight loss??

    Sorry Tariq_1997, If your diet is strict, perhaps it would better to forgo the nuts because they are so moreish and very calorific.

    Yes. I was losing 10 lbs/month (& sometimes more) for many months and now that I've lost more than half my excess weight (94.4 lbs since New Year's) it's been recommended that I slow my weight loss rate to 4-6 lbs/month (I'm aiming for 6 lbs/month now). Increasing my daily calories was a way to do that and adding fat (via nuts--I already eat enough cheese) added calories without increasing my blood sugars (note: I'm an insulin-dependent Type2 diabetic so I have to keep an eye on my carb intake).
  • Calichusetts
    Calichusetts Posts: 100 Member
    As everyone states, nuts are great but seriously, who eats a handful of something. I keep them in my desk draw so that if I don't feel full after a meal, I can munch on a few.
  • Tariq_1997
    Tariq_1997 Posts: 143 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Tariq_1997 wrote: »
    jelly_potato wrote: »
    The problem with nuts sold in the store is that they are so delicious, you just have to get more. I would recommend going for raw and/or unsalted nuts, they won't be as mouthwatering and you won't crave the whole bag. I consume 25-35 grams of nuts a day, usually distributed between my lunch and my sport snack. They are a great way to get some extra healthy fat, protein and minerals and to keep you satiated for a bit longer. Just make sure they fit in your calorie goals.

    Yeah you're right u just canct stop when you start eating.
    I don't eat nuts everyday, may be once or twice every week.
    I'm doing a strict diet like i don't eat anything like bread rice and pasta, not food that has fats or junk food.
    I ate that much of nuts because my stomach was empty since the day before so it was like 27 hours without eating anything

    you do know that nuts are made mostly of fats?

    Yes yes i know but you didn't get what i mean, i meant i'm stoping food that has alot of saturated and trans fat. So nuts are healthy fats
  • GlassAngyl
    GlassAngyl Posts: 478 Member
    The fat is good for you, the calories need monitored. Some people say it helps them stay full longer. They just make me sick..
  • cbelc2
    cbelc2 Posts: 762 Member
    I make room in my diet for 100-200 calories in nuts every day, but not salted. I measure them on my food scale. They are incredibly healthy, and they are part of a Mediterranean Diet, which I follow.
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    The most nuts I'll have in a single day are 30 grams of peanut powder in my breakfast smoothie, 14 grams of Omega-3 Trail Mix, and 8 individual almond nuts. That's altogether barely 60 grams in a day.

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