Nuts are they ok to eat and lose weight

They are nutritionally dense--high in calories and nutrients. I think they're filling. Love them. Maybe too much. Easy to eat too many so I, too, use the scale to weigh them.

You do not have to eat nuts. There is no rule. I eat them because I eat very little meat and I get my protein mostly from beans and nuts.

Eat them along with grapes, which are very filling. They get mixed with raisins a lot, but grapes are better for feeling full.

ready4holiday wrote: »

I understand but they seem very high in calories but not very filling

try eating them with something in your mouth at the same time....sounds strange,but what i do is either cutt up an apple into smaller pieces and jam 2 almonds in my mouth with a piece of apple and it fills you up alot more.....i do the same with bananna and almonds....and of course always raw almonds:)

I like Nuts too, but to me they aren't very filling - so i normally have a small handful (weighed) with a small Apple.

Nuts are really good for you and are a super-food when you are trying to lose weight! They contain high amounts of protein so they help you stay full longer and build muscle, plus they are high in the good kind of fats your brain and body really need! They are on the high side calorie wise, which is why you should just aim to include them once or twice a day. I always measure or weigh out just one portion, which usually averages about 160-170 calories depending on which kind of nut you are eating. I go for the raw, unsalted kind of nut to make sure I am not getting tons of added sodium and am getting the most nutritional benefits from them! A great post workout snack is 2 Tbsp. of raw,unsalted almonds mixed into one serving of greek yogurt! A lot of protein to help your body recover from the workout and build muscle! Also, it just tastes delicious!

they are high in calories however have healthy fats and good protein. if you can work it into your day, go for it! if not, then don't. they are filling as well, and just be carefull to keep track of how much of them you eat bc they are so calorie dense it can add up, a handful could be more than you think you are consuming

Nuts are great! They have good fats in them. I eat them as a snack or along with a piece of fruit for breakfast. Walnuts and Almonds are the best.

ready4holiday wrote: »

very high in calories but not very filling

Truth.

If you're having trouble staying below your allotted calories for the day then nuts aren't a good idea. If you have room for the calories and you enjoy nuts, then knock yourself out.

CICO

Avocados are very filling. They contain fats, yes, but GOOD fats Nuts are actually pretty filling, cashews and almonds. But expensive in some areas, unfortunately. Rice, brown, or quinoa or oatmeal are extremely filling foods that are good for you as well! Check them out!

vegankora wrote: »

Avocados are very filling. They contain fats, yes, but GOOD fats Nuts are actually pretty filling, cashews and almonds. But expensive in some areas, unfortunately. Rice, brown, or quinoa or oatmeal are extremely filling foods that are good for you as well! Check them out!

What foods are filling varies a lot from individual to individual--I don't think you can generalize like this about what is and what isn't.

I find avocados and nuts reasonably filling in small portions, but not especially so given the calories (veggies and berries and--hate to say it--meat are more filling for me per calorie). I don't find rice (brown or otherwise) or quinoa or oatmeal (I eat steel cut) filling at all unless they are eaten with protein and fat. I do find potatoes pretty filling, but I suppose I nearly always eat them with protein and fat, as part of dinner.

Anyway, to answer OP's question, yes, nuts are great to eat, just count the calories and make sure you are getting an overall balanced diet. Bread and cereal isn't particularly balanced--you might want to try and meet the MFP default macros for a bit. Nuts are an excellent source of fat and tend to make a filling snack for many (see if that's the case for you), and plus they are tasty. They do have some protein, which is nice, but not all that much per calorie.

I've got a big jar of cashews.on my kitchen counter - not the most healthy of nuts, but sometimes you just need a handful of something crunchy and savory and between the two, I'd rather be eating cashews than barbecue chips! of course, I always log them, and always always eat them in moderation. especially since I read that eating too many can cause... leakage. nothing is worth anal leakage! not even buttery, salty cashews!

They could ruin your goals unless you moderate the amount or eat them less frequently.