Nuts...

LouiseRoseG91
LouiseRoseG91 Posts: 4
in Food and Nutrition
Ok so im trying to think of healthy things that i can snack on during the day, i thought about nuts? I love walnuts and cashews but are they healthy, because i know they have a lot of fat in them but isn't it 'healthy fat'? Are they a good source of nutrition or should i steer clear?
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  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    Very healthy, great source of nutrients, like anything else, work it into your daily calories.
  • cyberiarob
    cyberiarob Posts: 229 Member
    You're right, they are a "healthy fat". Most people in here agree that cashews, almonds, etc. are a good healthy snack.
  • deb3129
    deb3129 Posts: 1,294 Member
    They are a great source of healthy fat, and are good for you. I snack on them frequently, but they are high in calorie so I make sure and watch serving sizes! I buy big bags and then divide them out into individual serving size bags. Otherwise I would just eat them all!
  • TravelDog14
    TravelDog14 Posts: 317 Member
    I'm munching on some raw almonds as I type.

    Cashews and almonds are my go-to nuts, love them.

    Just make sure you measure out the correct portion, they're easy to eat way more than you realize.
  • joyfulteach
    joyfulteach Posts: 419 Member
    I buy the 100 cal packs to have on hand. Great snack!!
  • nosey_rosey
    nosey_rosey Posts: 380 Member
    I love nuts.... cocoa roasted almonds are my fave and they curb the sweet tooth =)
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Nuts are an outstanding nutritionally speaking. Good heart healthy fats, protein, as well as fiber and other micro nutrients your body needs. They are high in calories so you have to watch your portions. On that note, they're also a great way to up your calories for people who struggle with such things due to eating veg all day long thinking they're being "healthy".
  • spetermann190
    spetermann190 Posts: 289 Member
    Ok so im trying to think of healthy things that i can snack on during the day, i thought about nuts? I love walnuts and cashews but are they healthy, because i know they have a lot of fat in them but isn't it 'healthy fat'? Are they a good source of nutrition or should i steer clear?

    Eat ALL the nuts .... Pecans, Walnuts, Cashews, not only high in protein but YUMMMMMYY!!!
  • spetermann190
    spetermann190 Posts: 289 Member
    Going to get me handful of Pecans right now .... :)
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,409 Member
    Also a great soruce of Magnesium.
  • spetermann190
    spetermann190 Posts: 289 Member
    Darn It ... couldn't stop at one ... I think I'm up to four now ... I better go workout!!
  • dawnmm89
    dawnmm89 Posts: 20 Member
    I know you are young but you have to be careful with nuts when it comes to your colon. They do not process properly and in the long run can cause you issue. Great source of protein but you want to watch that you don't overdo them. Doctor told me that one at my last visit so I'm sharing the info. :-)
  • jennyrebekka
    jennyrebekka Posts: 626 Member
    i love the naughty girl kind
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    i love the naughty girl kind

    I love the naughty boy kind.
  • BACONJOKESRSOFUNNY
    BACONJOKESRSOFUNNY Posts: 666 Member
    The best nuts around:

    [img]http://www.trymynuts.com/images/products/corn nuts 300.jpg[/img]
  • nikbolok
    nikbolok Posts: 107 Member
    I love nuts :love: Oh, we're talking TREE nuts...... just kidding, but srsly tho, cashews almonds pinenuts (toasted on my salads) walnuts macadamias all strike my fancy. They are packed with calories and fat, but they are good healthy fat. I'm all good with that. Just try to get the natural, non-processed, low salt (some even use MSG on their product, watch for that, like Fischer peanuts) varieties. ENJOY!! :drinker:
  • MizTerry
    MizTerry Posts: 3,763 Member
    I like the toasted coconut almonds. They're hard to find though.
    I also like dehydrated fruit. The other day I cut up some apples, applied lemon juice and cinnamon, then I cut up some strawberries and applied lemon juice, put them in the dehydrator and voila! Dried fruit!
  • marvybells
    marvybells Posts: 1,984 Member
    I love nuts!!!! pecans, almonds & walnuts are my favorites...in fact i'm going to go grab some right now
  • LouiseRoseG91
    LouiseRoseG91 Posts: 4
    Thank you ALL, Really helpful... Gna go find me some nuts! :laugh:
  • marvybells
    marvybells Posts: 1,984 Member
    I love nuts.... cocoa roasted almonds are my fave and they curb the sweet tooth =)

    mmmm,cocoa roasted almonds sound so good!
  • Firefox7275
    Firefox7275 Posts: 2,040 Member
    Ok so im trying to think of healthy things that i can snack on during the day, i thought about nuts? I love walnuts and cashews but are they healthy, because i know they have a lot of fat in them but isn't it 'healthy fat'? Are they a good source of nutrition or should i steer clear?

    Tree nuts are great, seeds can sometimes be better sources of fibre, minerals and/ or omega-3s so consider those too. Don't overdo the ones rich in omega-6 polyunsaturates or eat plenty of oily fish as a balance, O-6s are pro inflammatory in excess and we already get too much in our diet.

    If you are concerned about your digestive system be sure to chew your food properly, you can also soak nuts and seeds if you wish. Humans have been eating nuts and seeds for thousands of years healthy individuals can process them fine.

    http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/nut-and-seed-products/3095/2
    http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/nut-and-seed-products/3138/2

    Cocoa is an amazing source of minerals and fibre
    http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/sweets/5471/2
  • Alderaic
    Alderaic Posts: 294 Member
    buy them in shell, you will eat less and feel like you had more! plus for peanuts, it's so much better with the skin!
  • lyndsaytaec
    lyndsaytaec Posts: 2
    you need to be careful about the portion of the nuts, otherwise they could be harmful than health.
  • porkchop_13
    porkchop_13 Posts: 122
    nuts are great but def make sure you measure out the servings. I tend to eat waaaay more than a serving b/c they are just so good
  • spetermann190
    spetermann190 Posts: 289 Member
    Thank you ALL, Really helpful... Gna go find me some nuts! :laugh:

    You won't have far to look :noway: :laugh:
  • mbow1977
    mbow1977 Posts: 213
    Yep Almonds are my go to snack, especially when I need to get my calories up for the day and keeping my protein up, Im just about to crack a bag open now :0)
  • nosey_rosey
    nosey_rosey Posts: 380 Member
    I love nuts.... cocoa roasted almonds are my fave and they curb the sweet tooth =)

    mmmm,cocoa roasted almonds sound so good!

    They are fantastic!!!!
  • Nimadi486
    Nimadi486 Posts: 93 Member
    I love nuts.... cocoa roasted almonds are my fave and they curb the sweet tooth =)

    Me too! I keep the 100 calorie packs of them in my desk! :smile:
  • Linda_Darlene
    Linda_Darlene Posts: 453 Member
    I just had me a small snack of almonds.
  • MemphisKitten
    MemphisKitten Posts: 878 Member
    I have nuts all the time. They are so good for you and eating too many generally doesn't affect your weight loss.

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