Are Nuts still allowed?

JoseCastaneda
JoseCastaneda Posts: 245 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I'm a big fan of nuts, all of them (almonds, cashews, pistachios, peanuts, etc...) but now that I'm in my path to lose weight, are they still allowed? I know they're very rich in nutrients, but also in fats...

Can I still eat nuts? what are the best (healthiest) nuts?

Thanks a lot!
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  • weightliftingaddict
    weightliftingaddict Posts: 28
    Absolutely. I stick with the most natural form without the added salt and oils.
  • LazSommer
    LazSommer Posts: 1,851 Member
    Only if you activate them.
  • MsBetteDavis
    MsBetteDavis Posts: 118 Member
    I'm a big fan of almonds, personally. I do try to stay away from peanuts though as I tend to definitely overeat those.
  • suremeansyes
    suremeansyes Posts: 962 Member
    Hahaha, you wrote nuts so many times that it is really hard for me to even answer seriously.

    Because, NUTS, am I right?

    LMAO, I'm sorry. Honestly though, eat the nuts. They're good for you.
  • corderdeb
    corderdeb Posts: 57 Member
    Almonds are good for you! But I limited them to an ounce (28grams) a day.
  • allbarrett
    allbarrett Posts: 159 Member
    They are high in calories (i.e., calorie dense) but that doesn't mean you can't eat them. Weigh them and include them in your diet all you like!

    Of course, I firmly believe "all food is allowed" just not "I'm allowed to eat all the food", if you get my drift.
  • BombshellPhoenix
    BombshellPhoenix Posts: 1,693 Member
    Go nuts!!


    Just make sure you weigh them out and log them accordingly
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    As long as you're accounting for the calories and they fit into your nutrition goals for the day, go for it! I include almonds and peanuts and peanut butter into my day pretty regularly. Don't be afraid of fats. They got a bad reputation in the 90s, but at least some dietary fat is necessary for good health. I aim for about .35 grams per pound of body weight as a minimum, but you can poke around and see what's best for you.
  • MaggieMooze
    MaggieMooze Posts: 3 Member
    Yes! I use them to curb my appetite when I'm dieting. But remember, a little goes a long way! Measure them out before you eat them.. its really easy to go overboard
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    Nuts rule :wink:
  • Fentyman
    Fentyman Posts: 58 Member
    so I don't go overboard, I buy nuts already packaged and portioned. If I had an entire can, i wouldn't be able to resist eating the whole thing.
  • suremeansyes
    suremeansyes Posts: 962 Member
    See? Everyone loves nuts!
  • JoseCastaneda
    JoseCastaneda Posts: 245 Member
    Only if you activate them.

    What do you mean by "activate them"?
  • 777Gemma888
    777Gemma888 Posts: 9,578 Member
    I'm a big fan of nuts, all of them (almonds, cashews, pistachios, peanuts, etc...) but now that I'm in my path to lose weight, are they still allowed? I know they're very rich in nutrients, but also in fats...

    Can I still eat nuts? what are the best (healthiest) nuts?

    Thanks a lot!

    I ate and still eat my nuts and nut butters daily. Lost the fat weight, no problem. :) Enjoy your nuts within your calorie splits.
  • wolverine66
    wolverine66 Posts: 3,779 Member
    meh... too easy....

    ---
    short answer, yes. anything is still allowed as long as you don't have any allergies and they fit in your macros for the day.
  • JoseCastaneda
    JoseCastaneda Posts: 245 Member
    Yeah, I tend to eat a whole bunch of those when I can... but I guess I have to learn to measure it, right?...
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Peanuts are legumes and responsible for most diseases
  • EmotionalEater84
    EmotionalEater84 Posts: 311 Member
    I LOL'd at your wording ... allowed is a funny word.

    Nuts are great for you and they have good fats in them. You still need fat in your diet :) But if you're like me you tend to wanna eat a whole can of cashews ... don't do that ;)
  • FunkBunny
    FunkBunny Posts: 417 Member
    Honestly though, eat the nuts. They're good for you.


    I've heard that one before....
  • suremeansyes
    suremeansyes Posts: 962 Member
    Honestly though, eat the nuts. They're good for you.


    I've heard that one before....

    Me too, that's why I date women now.
  • TiberiusClaudis
    TiberiusClaudis Posts: 423 Member
    Can you contiue to eat and enjoy them...sure...but is it the best path to take?

    Many (most?) nuts are very high in fats and some in calories. Sure they have protein but when one looks at how much bang for the buck you can get, its not that great of deal.

    For example, many protein bars have various nuts in them. But for say 15 grams of protein, you eat +300 calories. While having a protein shake will give you double the protein for sometimes less than half the calories.

    While you are leaning out, you have to think where can I spend my hard earn calorie allowance to maximize energy/muscle growth.

    BTW, I LOVE ice cream. Which is dairy and does have some protein in it...but I gave it up as I got serious in my cutting stage.

    Bottomline: If you want results, you may have to give up those foods you really love.
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    Yeah, I tend to eat a whole bunch of those when I can... but I guess I have to learn to measure it, right?...

    I like to weigh mine on a food scale since they're so calorie dense. But yeah, the definitely need to be portioned out somehow (weighed, measured, prepackaged bags, etc.).
  • JoseCastaneda
    JoseCastaneda Posts: 245 Member
    I LOL'd at your wording ... allowed is a funny word.

    Nuts are great for you and they have good fats in them. You still need fat in your diet :) But if you're like me you tend to wanna eat a whole can of cashews ... don't do that ;)

    I know, right? :) like if I eat them I'll be in trouble... Thanks for your answer!
  • asdowe13
    asdowe13 Posts: 1,951 Member
    Peanuts are legumes and responsible for most diseases

    I'll still chance it on a daily basis
  • _Waffle_
    _Waffle_ Posts: 13,049 Member
    Yeah, I tend to eat a whole bunch of those when I can... but I guess I have to learn to measure it, right?...

    A handful of nuts is the perfect measuring tool. Seriously, put your hand in the bag and grab a handful where you can still touch your fingers to your palm. That's nearly always a single serving. It works for me.
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    "Allowed"? Allowed by whom? Of course you may eat nuts. Nuts are high in fat--the good kind--and have been found, over and over, to be healhy and nutritious. It's very beneficial to eat nuts. Just be sure to eat a couple of handfuls and not a whole bag, of course. Common sense... like any other food.
  • JoseCastaneda
    JoseCastaneda Posts: 245 Member
    Peanuts are legumes and responsible for most diseases

    You're right, peanuts are legumes... but we tend to classify them as "nuts".

    Most diseases? what diseases are related to peanuts? (other than food allergies)
  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 6,002 Member
    Log em, stay in a deficit, hit your macros and you will be A-OK!
  • marissanik
    marissanik Posts: 344 Member
    Love nuts. In and around my mouth. Wait, what?
  • BombshellPhoenix
    BombshellPhoenix Posts: 1,693 Member
    Peanuts are legumes and responsible for most diseases

    Yes, loveofpeanutbutteritis. It's fatal.

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