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Almonds??

David___D
David___D Posts: 76 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
So I have a question about Natural almonds,

Everywhere I read they are meant to be good for you....yet why do I have a panic when I see the calories and fat content going into my diary.

Surely all these nutrition specialists cannot be wrong...or should I stick to my Bananas which have a lower calorie content.

Any advice appreciated.

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  • Lesa_Sass
    Lesa_Sass Posts: 2,213 Member
    Almonds are wonderful and yes, they have a great deal of calories but the fats are good fats. Like everything in life, we eat them in moderation.

    PS: After peeking at your diary, you may want to reconsider the beer and not food. Just a thought. :tongue:
  • runzalot81
    runzalot81 Posts: 782 Member
    LOL The beer!

    I eat almonds and bananas. They don't scare me.
  • taniaandmichael
    taniaandmichael Posts: 38 Member
    I eat almonds every day. I eat half of a serving (12 almonds) with my lunch, and then I eat the other half of a serving when I get home from work. I LOVE the ones coated in cocoa or cinnamon.
  • amanda_ataraxia
    amanda_ataraxia Posts: 400 Member
    I eat raw almonds every day. Good fats are totally different than eating a Big Mac.
  • bkesecker
    bkesecker Posts: 163 Member
    Fiber and protein are the good parts about almonds. They far outweigh the fat and calories. I count mine out - I eat 12 in the morning as a snack or with my lunch and 12 more in the afternoon with an apple (per the advise of a nutritionist). Better calories than calories from beer. Sorry dude.
  • Rennae9
    Rennae9 Posts: 61 Member
    I eat 27g of natural almonds at least every other day. I have made it a habit to include them. I love them and they are super tasty and healthy!

    If you can't include them daily or every other day. I would try ways to sneak them into your meals. Put a little on your salads, in your yogurt or even use slivered ones with vegetables!
  • David___D
    David___D Posts: 76 Member
    Almonds are wonderful and yes, they have a great deal of calories but the fats are good fats. Like everything in life, we eat them in moderation.

    PS: After peeking at your diary, you may want to reconsider the beer and not food. Just a thought. :tongue:


    Yes I know I am naughty of a weekend ;) but still under weekly targets, and I really struggle red wine has a habit of becoming not just one with a meal.

    Thanks for the support, and I am trying cutting down on alcohol, and totally understand they are just dead calories.
  • Chrisswa
    Chrisswa Posts: 71
    Like u i was horrified to see how many calories in them and for a bit when i started MFP i didnt eat them but found i missed them terribly. I know have 10 a day :)
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