cashews good or bad?

TooBIGdotNet
TooBIGdotNet Posts: 29 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hey all,

Just wondering if anyone has any input on Cashews? I don't like almonds and I look to cashews when I need a quick meal replacement or snack that may be high in calories but has no sodium.

Just wanted to get some of your input on what you might think about incorporating cashews in your diet?

Thanks in advance

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  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    good in moderation, i love them, and do eat too many!
  • orangelobster
    orangelobster Posts: 151
    Addictive! My advice: take a handful and leave it at that.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    10 cashews = good
    110 cashews = bad

    Moderation is the key.
  • EatClean_WashUrNuts
    EatClean_WashUrNuts Posts: 1,590 Member
    There are better nuts for you to overindulge with that have fewer calories and a higher ratio of protein.
  • TooBIGdotNet
    TooBIGdotNet Posts: 29 Member
    What are some of the reasons you're saying bad? Just curious. Is it the high in Fat?

    I'm looking at it being no sugar and no sodium. I can eat a bag about 26g (3 servings) to help with not turning to other foods throughout the day? Not every day but some days I'll treat myself.
  • Junken_Diraffe
    Junken_Diraffe Posts: 716 Member
    There are better nuts for you to overindulge with that have fewer calories and a higher ratio of protein.

    Mmmmmmmm... Nuts.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    If they fit your goals then eat them and enjoy them. I've been eating them a lot lately. I do measure them carefully though since they are calorie dense.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    well, you could choke on them. i say bad.
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    10 cashews = good
    110 cashews = bad

    Moderation is the key.

    110 cashews *very* good.... :-)
  • cboutin89
    cboutin89 Posts: 79 Member
    Not bad at all with moderation. They are good mostly because they are high in protein and keep you full.
  • carliekitty
    carliekitty Posts: 303 Member
    Cashew are actually lower in calories then almonds. Almonds have more protein and more fiber. If cahews fit your taste better then almond i say eat up!
  • rebasporty
    rebasporty Posts: 287 Member
    10-12 cashews not bad, a half a bag bad. :happy:
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    Here is a tip on How Do You Lose Weight. I think cashews are delicious and I like to eat them. So there was a tip on How Do You Lose Weight.
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    Very good. Mmmm.
  • audart
    audart Posts: 6 Member
    I LOVE cashews but as everyone says you must eat in moderation. Almonds are better from the stand point of being able to eat more, I believe.
  • ObtainingBalance
    ObtainingBalance Posts: 1,446 Member
    10 cashews = good
    110 cashews = bad

    Moderation is the key.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Cashews are delicious! Eat them in moderation and enjoy!
  • ChrisRoss_01
    ChrisRoss_01 Posts: 25
    Almonds and macadamias are probably the most healthful, but since you don't like almonds, there's nothing wrong with a quarter cup of cashews now and then. As others have said, moderation is the key.
  • mcguvs
    mcguvs Posts: 49 Member
    Yummy
  • TooBIGdotNet
    TooBIGdotNet Posts: 29 Member
    Thanks everyone. I really appreciate the community here. You guys are quick...lol Glad to be a part of MFP and working to reach my goals. I wish you all the success with yours as well.
  • fittf0rlife
    fittf0rlife Posts: 18
    cashews and walnuts are pretty expensive anyway but just have a handful. i was pretty wrong on what a handful was for a long time so incase you are- here is a photo

    http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/nuts.jpg
  • Keto_T
    Keto_T Posts: 673 Member
    With nuts that whole moderation, portion control stuff is just unattainable fantasy to me. I stay away from them for the most part.
  • EvelynBfly78
    EvelynBfly78 Posts: 240 Member
    Yum! I am addicted. Cashews are my favorite nuts & that's why I don't have them in the house. I don't know what moderation is with them.
  • teacherspet1
    teacherspet1 Posts: 142 Member
    This might help:
    http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/calories/calorie_counter/nuts_seeds.htm
    It tells you about all types of nuts and their spec.
    Remember ....A bit of what you fancy does you good....but all in moderation !!!

    Good luck!!!:bigsmile:
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    Sure, why not.
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    big picture.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    Here is a tip on How Do You Lose Weight. I think cashews are delicious and I like to eat them. So there was a tip on How Do You Lose Weight.

    :laugh:
  • WalkingGirl1985
    WalkingGirl1985 Posts: 2,046 Member
    Taste? cashews..because they are salty. I love salty. I like Almonds because I can have quite a bit for fewer calories.
  • nana6799
    nana6799 Posts: 262
    fitforlife: thank you for sharing that website that shows the corect portion size for nuts! I agree with every one else...moderation...watch your sodium intake!

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