Oh NUTS!

doomspark
doomspark Posts: 228 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Almonds seem to be the #1 recommended nut here. I see "handful of almonds" recommended as a snack over and over. So my question is, WHY almonds? What are other nuts that are good?

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  • stealthq
    stealthq Posts: 4,298 Member
    At a guess, because they're easy to find unsalted and roasted, not horribly expensive, and mild enough that most people like the taste.

    I can't honestly think of an unsalted nut that isn't healthy to eat (in moderation, because they do pack a fair number of calories thanks to high levels of monounsat. fat). Pick based on your personal taste, raw or roasted: walnuts, brazil nuts, macadamias, hazelnuts, almonds are the most common. Peanuts aren't really nuts, but are similar enough nutritionally.
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    At a guess, because they're easy to find unsalted and roasted, not horribly expensive, and mild enough that most people like the taste.

    I can't honestly think of an unsalted nut that isn't healthy to eat (in moderation, because they do pack a fair number of calories thanks to high levels of monounsat. fat). Pick based on your personal taste, raw or roasted: walnuts, brazil nuts, macadamias, hazelnuts, almonds are the most common. Peanuts aren't really nuts, but are similar enough nutritionally.

    I agree. Also, companies have aggressively marketed almonds in 100 calorie snack packs which I think has made them more popular then say, walnuts. Eat what you like. The high amount of healthy fats are not only good for you but will keep you feeling satiated, which is why they make a great snack!
  • doomspark
    doomspark Posts: 228 Member
    Good to know - thank you.

    I like almonds well enough, but walnuts are my favorite.
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    What are other nuts that are good?

    I've got an idea.
  • iulia_maddie
    iulia_maddie Posts: 2,780 Member
    Almonds are my second favorite nuts.
  • lacurandera1
    lacurandera1 Posts: 8,083 Member
    I believe that almonds have the most protein per serving. Not that it's a big difference, but...still. They top the list.
  • JeneticTraining
    JeneticTraining Posts: 663 Member
    It makes you feel full.
    I love honey roasted almonds(or anything honey roasted). I tend to go for cashews.
  • SherryR1971
    SherryR1971 Posts: 1,170 Member
    Because they are yummy!
  • pholbert
    pholbert Posts: 575 Member
    Good to know - thank you.

    I like almonds well enough, but walnuts are my favorite.
    ME TOO Walnuts
  • littlebudgie
    littlebudgie Posts: 279 Member
    I think almonds have less fat than other nuts, which probably contributes to their popularity.
  • mommytoaiden
    mommytoaiden Posts: 75 Member
    I like cashews best. Pecans, walnuts and almonds are all close runners up.
  • IamL
    IamL Posts: 69 Member
    I thought it was because their carbs and protein are equal. And that most nuts have more carbs than protein. But I can't remember where I read or heard it.
  • metaphoria
    metaphoria Posts: 1,432 Member
    I'm addicted to pistachios, myself, however if you want additional protein, I suggest eating pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds. They have more than twice the protein of most nuts. I know this because I was looking for granola bar ingredients and read every label. Speaking of, I should make those, today. :-)
  • Leeann1979
    Leeann1979 Posts: 1,090 Member
    Pumpkin seeds! I know it's not a nut but close enough! I found a bag of them and there is 18grams of protein per serving!!!
  • sabolfitwife
    sabolfitwife Posts: 423 Member
    I like almonds just because they're mild, but still have a sweet taste. I'm on a pistachio kick righ now. They were on sale at CVS a few days ago and I bought two big bags. Only 170 kcals for 1/4 cup which is the perfect size for a snack.
  • 1223345
    1223345 Posts: 1,386 Member
    Pistachios are good too, but you have to shell them or pay more for shelled pistachios.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Almonds seem to be the #1 recommended nut here. I see "handful of almonds" recommended as a snack over and over. So my question is, WHY almonds? What are other nuts that are good?

    All nuts are good. Almonds are generally cheap in comparison to other nuts except peanuts. And they come in yummy flavors.

    ETA: a chart caomparing nutrition of popular nuts http://nutshealth.com/comparative-table-of-the-nutritive-values-of-nuts.html

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