Nuts

kelziemba
kelziemba Posts: 48 Member
edited November 18 in Health and Weight Loss
I've heard people talk about having nuts in their diet. What are the benefits since I assume they have quite a few calories? Are there nuts that are relatively low calorie? I'm not sure whether to fit nuts in to my diet. Previously I could quite easily munch on a whole jar of peanuts!

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  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    high calorie, high protein good fats, omega-3 .. generally good for you

    I don't eat em generally .. prefer lower cal snacks like crisps
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  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    GuitarJerry wrote: »
    It's a way for people that are eating rabbit food, and "can't seem to eat 1200 calories", to add some easy calories to their day. I eat them almost daily.

    did someone offer me food?
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  • lauracups
    lauracups Posts: 533 Member
    Just an ounce doesn't break the calorie bank, they are tasty and perfect for late afternoon snack. Pro nut.
  • kelziemba
    kelziemba Posts: 48 Member
    For people who do eat nuts as part of their diet, could you please tell me the benefits and also maybe suggest what nuts and what quantity?
  • PeachyCarol
    PeachyCarol Posts: 8,029 Member
    edited May 2015
    I buy sliced almonds. I use about 8 grams at a time. Not a lot of calories in that amount, and they add a nice texture to my serving of yogurt or cottage cheese. They help me get to my fat macro.
  • nancypnurse
    nancypnurse Posts: 123 Member
    Almonds are great-- 24 for a 160-calorie snack. Surprisingly satisfying,especially if I have a craving for something more decadent. I mix 12 cocoa-dusted almonds with 12 coconut-dusted almonds for a sweet snack with 3g fiber, only 3g sugars, 35 mg sodium and 1g saturated fat. (The brand I eat is Blue Diamond... not sure who else makes the flavored varieties) When the chocolates or chips arrive at work and my willpower is low, this really does the trick for me. I take a snack bag with me in my purse for when the hungry horrors hit... ;)
  • PeanutbutterBang
    PeanutbutterBang Posts: 17 Member
    I love cashew nuts and macadamia nuts (and of course peanut butter)! :blush: Nuts are a great way to get a little protein and lots of healthy fats into your diet, especially if you're vegetarian / vegan/ pescetarian. Just be sure to buy them in their raw form, unsalted. In the case of peanut butter look out for added sugar. And of course watch the amount you eat. They can pack a calorie punch.
  • SusanKing1981
    SusanKing1981 Posts: 257 Member
    Ooo almonds, hazelnuts, brazil nuts! Love em all. Totally worth the cals in my opinion.
  • PeachyCarol
    PeachyCarol Posts: 8,029 Member
    nancypnurse wrote: »
    Almonds are great-- 24 for a 160-calorie snack. Surprisingly satisfying,especially if I have a craving for something more decadent. I mix 12 cocoa-dusted almonds with 12 coconut-dusted almonds for a sweet snack with 3g fiber, only 3g sugars, 35 mg sodium and 1g saturated fat. (The brand I eat is Blue Diamond... not sure who else makes the flavored varieties) When the chocolates or chips arrive at work and my willpower is low, this really does the trick for me. I take a snack bag with me in my purse for when the hungry horrors hit... ;)

    They have... coconut now? I haven't had those in a while. I had the cocoa-dusted ones when they first came on the market. Wicked good.

  • RedRockChic
    RedRockChic Posts: 69 Member
    Stachios... brain food.. gangnam style.. :)
  • cblue315
    cblue315 Posts: 3,836 Member
    I usually buy the nuts in the baking/health food aisles. The ones in the snack aisle are ususally salted.
  • karenrich77
    karenrich77 Posts: 292 Member
    I love Cashews. I make my own trail mix bags with seeds, dried fruit etc. It's awesome!
  • kelziemba
    kelziemba Posts: 48 Member
    Thanks everyone!
  • Gun4a
    Gun4a Posts: 68 Member
    As I'm on a low carb/high fat diet, I love adding walnuts to my diet - plenty of fat/protein/cals. Without them I'd struggle to hit my daily macros.
  • likehlikeo
    likehlikeo Posts: 185 Member
    BRAZIL NUTS...so delicious...I just had 6...they were 180 cals, but I really love them. Healthy fats!
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    edited May 2015
    walnuts are the debil .. avoid them

    nasty, icky, dry *kitten*

    and they totally ruin a walnut whip

    seriously once you flick it off the top, you can't even give it away

    and you see now ... now I want a walnut whip

    walnut-whip_11.png
  • booksandchocolate12
    booksandchocolate12 Posts: 1,741 Member
    kelziemba wrote: »
    For people who do eat nuts as part of their diet, could you please tell me the benefits and also maybe suggest what nuts and what quantity?

    I buy the Emerald 100 calorie packs, because they keep me from over indulging. The dry roasted almonds are my favorite.

  • TimothyFish
    TimothyFish Posts: 4,925 Member
    Nuts are good for your heart.
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  • SusanKing1981
    SusanKing1981 Posts: 257 Member
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    walnuts are the debil .. avoid them

    nasty, icky, dry *kitten*

    and they totally ruin a walnut whip

    seriously once you flick it off the top, you can't even give it away

    and you see now ... now I want a walnut whip

    walnut-whip_11.png

    Totally agree!!!! Nasty vile things.
  • mburgess458
    mburgess458 Posts: 480 Member
    Just google health benefit of nuts or something similar and you'll find plenty of studies. Just be sure to weigh them and fit the calories into your allowances. Here are 2 links:

    http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/in-depth/nuts/art-20046635
    http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/eating-nuts-linked-to-healthier-longer-life-201311206893
  • doktorglass
    doktorglass Posts: 91 Member
    I can't seem to hit my fat macros in my meals. So I usually supplement my diet with 10-20g of almonds and 32g of peanut butter.
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