Almonds - bad?

alexisu96

since starting this journey I have cut or limited nuts. Yes, I know they are healthy, but too many calories for what you are getting.
I can easy down a cup of almonds within mintues. I one of those people that can eat peanuts by the handful.
I have no self control- especially with nutsl.

If I was able to count out 24 almonds and eat then one by one sloooowly AND then stop, I wouldn't be here in the first place.

for me it's like saying I will buy a bag of doritos and only eat a handful or order a pizza and eat one or two slices...

jenilla1

A cup of almonds all at once is a huge amount! Did you plug yourself up or what? Almonds are great, but as with all foods, keep within serving sizes. Even healthy foods can become a problem if you eat excessive amounts. Next time have an ounce of almonds and a cup of carrots.

Jen800

Nuts ARE high in calories because they are full of healthy, nutritious, good fats. (fat keeps you full and helps your body to absorb nutrients. it's NOT bad for you! The only fats you should really stay away from are trans fats. Even some saturated fat in your diet is good for you.) Although they're healthy, too much of anything isn't a good thing.

No, eating a whopper or a big mac wouldn't be better or equal to eating nuts. Both of those are pretty much chemical-filled lab experiments molded into the shape of food, whereas nuts are vitamin rich, mineral packed, energy powerhouses.

also when you say a "cup" you should really be careful. Measuring things in cups instead of by weight usually leads to even more being consumed. I'm not sure how you even managed to EAT a whole cup of almonds, they would get sickening to me.

I usually eat around 15-20. one almond has about 7 calories.


Also, in regards to the thing you said about protein and carbs: Carbs are not the devil. The carbs you want to avoid are called "refined" carbohydrates, or "white" carbohydrates. These are processed, stripped carbs that provide empty calories and spike your blood sugar. The carbs in a big mac are refined. The carbs in whole grain rice or quinoa are not.


I hope this helped at least a little, and happy snacking! ( in moderation :laugh: )


Edited to say : Eating too many carbs wont make you fat, nor will eating too much protein or too much fat. People make the mistake of going on low fat diets and such when they don't understand that in the end CALORIES make you gain weight. If you have a surplus, you will gain. (unless doing activity that requires a surplus) If you only ate carbs or fat or protien, you would still be unbalanced & unhealthy. It's all about balance!

Lupercalia

Yes, Almonds are inherently bad - you'd better watch out, if you turn your back for 5 minutes, they'll go through your wallet. True story.

^^^This is true! I've had my wallet stolen by nuts more times than I could count. And it's not just almonds. Macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, cashews, etc. BEWARE.

:laugh:

Nuts are great, just eat them in a sensible portion size. I know a cup seems sensible, but nuts are so calorie and nutrient dense (full of healthy fat) that a cup is unfortunately a bit too much.

jenilla1

In terms of weight loss, no. Dietary fat is good. If you're eating clean or whatever you want to call it, yes.

http://www.cornucopia.org/almond/Almond_Fact_Sheet.pdf

Nope - clean eaters eat nuts all the time!

Right. There is nothing unclean about almonds or any other nuts.

SteveJWatson

In terms of weight loss, no. Dietary fat is good. If you're eating clean or whatever you want to call it, yes.

http://www.cornucopia.org/almond/Almond_Fact_Sheet.pdf

Nope - clean eaters eat nuts all the time!

Right. There is nothing unclean about almonds or any other nuts.

UNCLEAN! *crosses himself*

VeinsAndBones

I eat them as meal, :P Got all the right macro's for me

etoiles_argentees

In terms of weight loss, no. Dietary fat is good. If you're eating clean or whatever you want to call it, yes.

http://www.cornucopia.org/almond/Almond_Fact_Sheet.pdf

How are you eating clean ? So silly.