Nuts

TAS82

What are the best nuts to buy? I need a protein packed snack and I was wondering which nuts were the best and healthiest options?

n0ob

soy nuts if you actually want protein...otherwise find a better protein source...nuts suck.

bauer1971

pistachios! My favorite snack!

pkw58

I love almonds and the "Heart Healthy Planters Nutrition Nut mix"... I limit myself normallly to 200 calories per day.

libbyevans7

For a healtier option I would suggest dry roasted edaname. It has fewer calories and fat and a much higher protein content.

newcs

Go with what you like and compare the stats. Personally I love almonds so I'm more likely to actually eat them rather than have them sit in the cabinet so that's what I buy.

Shadowknight137

Nuts are a pretty crap source of protein; more of a fat source.

You'd be better off with some boiled eggs, jerky, canned tuna, etc.

bpotts44

soy nuts if you actually want protein...otherwise find a better protein source...nuts suck.

Agreed high calorie for protein and calories.

BigDnSW

Most nutritionalists will point you to almonds, cashews, walnuts, and peanuts all raw...no salt, no sugar. Great for you in more ways than just protein. I keep a canister here in my office full of the above and even add sunflower seeds (raw as well) and just eat when I need. Superb health benefits and will help burn fat. Portion control

And yes on pistachios, edamame, and the Planter's Health series...good call.

Google the health benefits.....

Good luck and go nuts!

BACONJOKESRSOFUNNY

LOLZ

WendyTerry420

Eat the ones that you like the best! I like peanuts, cashews, and almonds, so those are what I eat.

WendyTerry420

all raw...no salt, no sugar.

But not like this ^^^

Eww... Gotta have that salt, and occasionally, dipped in chocolate

bcattoes

Just about every nut is healthy. Which is healthiest for you would depend on what else you are eating. I eat mostly almonds because they taste yummy and are usually a lot cheaper than most other nuts except for cashews and peanuts. I'm not a fan of peanuts but peanut butter is on my most frequently used list.

Akimajuktuq

soy nuts if you actually want protein...otherwise find a better protein source...nuts suck.

Edit: I get it now; you meant they suck as a source of protein. Correct. (But soy is not a nut, and soy sucks in general imo.)

Nuts are an excellent source of healthy fat. I eat walnuts and macadamias mostly because I'm picky about what kinds of fat I eat (ie less omega 6). I always eat raw and unsalted nuts because I'm concerned about health foremost and, yes, they DO taste good. Roasting damages the quality of the fat and salt makes it easy to overeat them imo.

BigDnSW

soy nuts if you actually want protein...otherwise find a better protein source...nuts suck.

Edit: I get it now; you meant they suck as a source of protein. Correct. (But soy is not a nut, and soy sucks in general imo.)

Nuts are an excellent source of healthy fat. I eat walnuts and macadamias mostly because I'm picky about what kinds of fat I eat (ie less omega 6). I always eat raw and unsalted nuts because I'm concerned about health foremost and, yes, they DO taste good. Roasting damages the quality of the fat and salt makes it easy to overeat them imo.

Double like and totally agree. Nice.

kokaneesailor

Walnuts = Awesome

Celuwen

I tend to use nuts as a fat hit with secondary protein. I generally have peanuts, cashews and almonds. I weigh them too because they are very calorific.

jmc0806

Walnuts = Awesome

Yeah they are, they also have double the antioxidants of any other nut. I like almonds too though and have about 5 containers and huge bags in my desk at work...but every morning I'll add walnuts to my overnight oatmeal