NUTS

Sexyf28
Sexyf28 Posts: 47 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I have such a hard time getting protein in. I was thinking I should start eating nuts. What are the best nuts to have for a healthy lifestyle and how much? And do you get them from the baking section at the grocery store or the bulk section?

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  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Honestly, I love peanut butter. Great protien and fats. Have to moderate them slightly for calories though.

    i also eat Pistachios ans Cashews often. :)

    My other proteins are cottage cheese and greek yogurts.
  • Kat5343
    Kat5343 Posts: 451 Member
    Cashews are my go-to nut... Love them!!!
  • dxtra30
    dxtra30 Posts: 498 Member
    Walnuts are the best nut to eat IMO but you have to watch how many you eat..
  • bikermike5094
    bikermike5094 Posts: 1,752 Member
    almonds and cashews are my go to's...
  • AmazonRDH
    AmazonRDH Posts: 203 Member
    nuts have sooo much calories and fat. i buy them at trader joe's pre-packed in serving sizes so that i dont go "nuts" with them. :glasses: i notice when i eat them i dont lose well because i can't stop (esp w/the cashews!)
  • GloMash710
    GloMash710 Posts: 78 Member
    My faves are almonds, macadamia nuts and cashews. I buy raw nuts from the bulk section b/c I don't like a lot of salt added to mine.

    Planters NUT-rition mixes are also super duper good.
  • Freshstartingmyhealthylife
    Freshstartingmyhealthylife Posts: 20 Member
    Pistachios are my favourite if I'm just eating raw nuts.....nut butters - peanut, sunflower seed & almond

    but.......

    I love cashews too! oh & cashew butter! I think I was a squirrel in my past life
  • now_or_never13
    now_or_never13 Posts: 1,575 Member
    For nuts I tend to go for Pistacios... takes time to eat them if you buy them with the shell. Makes you eat less of them as nuts are high calorie but full o great fats and protein.

    I also go for sunflower seeds as well. They contain a decent chunk of protein and take a bit to eat if you get the ones in the shell.
  • Akimajuktuq
    Akimajuktuq Posts: 3,037 Member
    I love raw nuts (not legumes) and eat them often and they help me to get enough fat. However, they are a fairly poor source of protein. For me to get a large amount of protein from them, I would then be getting far too many carbs. There really is no replacement for meat from healthy animals. IMO.

    I love macadamias the most. Contrary to some opinions about them being bad because of the calories and fat, I purposefully eat high calorie foods and by doing so, I never need to over-eat. I'm saving lots of money on my grocery bill too.

    However, when I used to eat a "normal" diet (grains, legumes-high carb) I definitely was prone to over-eating nuts; usually the roasted and salted kinds too. But then again, I over-ate EVERYTHING (all high carb foods of course) so I wouldn't say that nuts were the problem.
  • imadyer
    imadyer Posts: 145 Member
    Almonds are my go-to snack. I also got sucked in to a banner ad on here for Nuts.com. They have some really tasty stuff.
  • kikicooks
    kikicooks Posts: 1,079 Member
    I have such a hard time getting protein in. I was thinking I should start eating nuts. What are the best nuts to have for a healthy lifestyle and how much? And do you get them from the baking section at the grocery store or the bulk section?

    All nuts and nut butters! They are calorie dense and high in fat but they are the good fats. I think walnuts and almonds have some of the better nutritional values but don't quote me on that. Just try not to go over a serving or 2 and keep them in your calorie goals. In most grocery stores there are nuts sold near popcorn and snacks but in the bulk section near produce you should be able to get them too. If you go for nut butters try to just get natural, no added sugars or weird stuff. The ingredients should just be whatever nut and maybe a little salt if you prefer it that way. I personally love peanuts(though technically a legume) peanut butter, almonds, almond butter, pistacchios, cashews and pinenuts. I eat nuts or nut butter pretty much every day. Yum!
  • LavenderBouquet
    LavenderBouquet Posts: 736 Member
    I know they aren't nuts but pumpkin seeds are a decent source of protein too :-) I eat almonds, pine nuts, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds regularly.
  • LuvtheCubs
    LuvtheCubs Posts: 161 Member
    I love all nuts. Love the crunch. I have a hard time having any of the, in the house though because I can so easily overeat them. We have pecan trees so I have a lot of pecans available. Problem is 5-6 of them is 100 calories. I can eat 20 at a drop of the hat!
  • malau90
    malau90 Posts: 2
    I love pecan nuts and almonds - YUM - and often add them to my salad or just eat them mixed with fruit and honey for breakfast. DROOL. But they're more fat than protein, if that's what you're looking for. Pumpkin seeds have a fairly decent protein value, I think, though, so maybe try that, adding it to a nice salad of some kind? I dunno, really.
  • carrieous
    carrieous Posts: 1,024 Member
    Brazil nuts are my favorite followed by Almonds and pecans. I love nuts!! I do the Diamond brand in the bag
  • KenosFeoh
    KenosFeoh Posts: 1,837 Member
    Love nuts, but I always go over my fats if I eat a serving.
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    I know they aren't nuts but pumpkin seeds are a decent source of protein too :-)


    Reeeeally? I LOVE them, but only have them at halloween time when I roast 'em up myself. Never even though about them as a daily snack of such.

    Thanks for commenting on that. Have to check it out.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    I always toss a handful of walnuts in my oatmeal. Pistachios are a favorite snack, as well as peanut butter (love to dip apple slices in peanut butter!). Raw almonds are always good for snacking - I used to keep a small container in my car, and would munch a few while out running errands, but found that my hubby would devour the entire can if I left them in there. :tongue:

    Another good use for pumpkin seeds - buy the raw ones (pepitas I think they are called? I get 'em at Trader Joe's) they are awesome with roasted butternut squash (peel & cube the squash, add diced mushrooms & the pepitas, toss with olive oil, a little salt & pepper & some smoked paprika, then roast - so so good!).
  • kwilliams386
    kwilliams386 Posts: 156 Member
    I get the raw almonds at costco.. yummy! they are high in fat though..
  • megemeese
    megemeese Posts: 28 Member
    YOU SHOULD TRY ..PLANTERS NUTRITION NUT MIX (ALMONDS,MACADAMIANS, AND WALNUTS) . YOU CAN GET THEM AT WALMART .THEY COME IN SINGLE BAGS OF SIX, AND THEY COST ABOUT 5 DOLLARS A BOX .. THEY ARE REALLY GOOD TOO ! AND THEY WILL KEEP YOU FULL !
  • mattagascar
    mattagascar Posts: 708 Member
    It really depends on your goals and what you are looking for health wise. Macademia, Walnuts, and Almonds are all great but for slightly different purposes. Do some research on the health properties of each.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    I HAVE to portion out nuts or I could eat a whole bag in one sitting! Love em all!

    Oh and buy them bulk if you can. Freeze so they dont go rancid. If you have a costco or sam's club membership can usually get a nice price on them. Costco even has bulk macadamians!
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    I like mine salty.
  • MidwestAngel
    MidwestAngel Posts: 1,897 Member
    It really depends on your goals and what you are looking for health wise. Macademia, Walnuts, and Almonds are all great but for slightly different purposes. Do some research on the health properties of each.
    I think we should get together and research nuts.
  • mattagascar
    mattagascar Posts: 708 Member
    It really depends on your goals and what you are looking for health wise. Macademia, Walnuts, and Almonds are all great but for slightly different purposes. Do some research on the health properties of each.
    I think we should get together and research nuts.

    Great I would love to share my nut knowledge with you
  • MidwestAngel
    MidwestAngel Posts: 1,897 Member
    It really depends on your goals and what you are looking for health wise. Macademia, Walnuts, and Almonds are all great but for slightly different purposes. Do some research on the health properties of each.
    I think we should get together and research nuts.

    Great I would love to share my nut knowledge with you
    Could you show me the proper way to handle them?
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    It really depends on your goals and what you are looking for health wise. Macademia, Walnuts, and Almonds are all great but for slightly different purposes. Do some research on the health properties of each.
    I think we should get together and research nuts.

    Great I would love to share my nut knowledge with you
    Could you show me the proper way to handle them?

    I think you should test which ones were easiest to crack open with your teeth! See how hard you have to bite before they burst.
  • yo_andi
    yo_andi Posts: 2,178 Member
    It really depends on your goals and what you are looking for health wise. Macademia, Walnuts, and Almonds are all great but for slightly different purposes. Do some research on the health properties of each.

    QFT. Not all nuts are created equal. Nuts have lots of healthy fats and some protein, but aren't necessarily the best bang for your protein buck. Consider cottage cheese and Greek yogurt over nuts as a protein source instead.
  • houlenberg
    houlenberg Posts: 107 Member
    I just bought Dry Roasted Edamame and they are VERY high in protein! Delicious, too!

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