Nuts..are they REALLY good for you???

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  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
    Some of the possible benefits of unrefined nut butter include:

    * Evens skin tone
    * Absorbs quickly without leaving greasy residue like mineral oil based products
    * Penetrates deep into the epidermal layer of your skin to help restore elasticity to maturing skin and prevent the cellular breakdown that leads to dry, cracking skin, and stretch marks
    * Stimulates cellular activity, fights the effects of aging and repairs rough, damaged skin
    * Returns natural luster to skin and hair
    * Does not clog pores
    * Revitalizes, softens and maintains skin moisture
    * Aids in the healing of wounds and may improve scars due to its anti-inflammatory properties
    * Used to heal eczema, burns, rashes, severely dry skin, and to lessen the irritation of psoriasis
    * Moisturizes after shaving to prevent irritation
    * Has natural sun blocking powers and may protect skin from sun damage and environmental elements

    * Nourishes the hair shaft
    * Moisturizes dry, dull over-processed and heat-treated hair resulting in improved brilliance and manageability
    * Helps prevent weak hair from breaking, fading, or thinning out and may promote hair growth
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    Some of the possible benefits of unrefined nut butter include:

    * Evens skin tone
    * Absorbs quickly without leaving greasy residue like mineral oil based products
    * Penetrates deep into the epidermal layer of your skin to help restore elasticity to maturing skin and prevent the cellular breakdown that leads to dry, cracking skin, and stretch marks
    * Stimulates cellular activity, fights the effects of aging and repairs rough, damaged skin
    * Returns natural luster to skin and hair
    * Does not clog pores
    * Revitalizes, softens and maintains skin moisture
    * Aids in the healing of wounds and may improve scars due to its anti-inflammatory properties
    * Used to heal eczema, burns, rashes, severely dry skin, and to lessen the irritation of psoriasis
    * Moisturizes after shaving to prevent irritation
    * Has natural sun blocking powers and may protect skin from sun damage and environmental elements

    * Nourishes the hair shaft
    * Moisturizes dry, dull over-processed and heat-treated hair resulting in improved brilliance and manageability
    * Helps prevent weak hair from breaking, fading, or thinning out and may promote hair growth

    I think it makes a great paste for arts and crafts projects too.
  • brewingaz
    brewingaz Posts: 1,136 Member
    Some of the possible benefits of unrefined nut butter include:

    * Evens skin tone
    * Absorbs quickly without leaving greasy residue like mineral oil based products
    * Penetrates deep into the epidermal layer of your skin to help restore elasticity to maturing skin and prevent the cellular breakdown that leads to dry, cracking skin, and stretch marks
    * Stimulates cellular activity, fights the effects of aging and repairs rough, damaged skin
    * Returns natural luster to skin and hair
    * Does not clog pores
    * Revitalizes, softens and maintains skin moisture
    * Aids in the healing of wounds and may improve scars due to its anti-inflammatory properties
    * Used to heal eczema, burns, rashes, severely dry skin, and to lessen the irritation of psoriasis
    * Moisturizes after shaving to prevent irritation
    * Has natural sun blocking powers and may protect skin from sun damage and environmental elements

    * Nourishes the hair shaft
    * Moisturizes dry, dull over-processed and heat-treated hair resulting in improved brilliance and manageability
    * Helps prevent weak hair from breaking, fading, or thinning out and may promote hair growth

    I think it makes a great paste for arts and crafts projects too.

    Did you know you can use it for hair gel too?? Not even tested on animals.
  • fiberartist219
    fiberartist219 Posts: 1,865 Member
    I love them. I try to avoid canned nuts that have preservatives in them, and I try to go for the kind you see in the bulk food section of the store near the produce. Otherwise, I could care less about fat content. There are a ton of other snacks that are worse, and I like to have some ready to go, crunchy, protein hanging around in my desk drawer for when the craving strikes.
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    Some of the possible benefits of unrefined nut butter include:

    * Evens skin tone
    * Absorbs quickly without leaving greasy residue like mineral oil based products
    * Penetrates deep into the epidermal layer of your skin to help restore elasticity to maturing skin and prevent the cellular breakdown that leads to dry, cracking skin, and stretch marks
    * Stimulates cellular activity, fights the effects of aging and repairs rough, damaged skin
    * Returns natural luster to skin and hair
    * Does not clog pores
    * Revitalizes, softens and maintains skin moisture
    * Aids in the healing of wounds and may improve scars due to its anti-inflammatory properties
    * Used to heal eczema, burns, rashes, severely dry skin, and to lessen the irritation of psoriasis
    * Moisturizes after shaving to prevent irritation
    * Has natural sun blocking powers and may protect skin from sun damage and environmental elements

    * Nourishes the hair shaft
    * Moisturizes dry, dull over-processed and heat-treated hair resulting in improved brilliance and manageability
    * Helps prevent weak hair from breaking, fading, or thinning out and may promote hair growth

    I think it makes a great paste for arts and crafts projects too.

    Did you know you can use it for hair gel too?? Not even tested on animals.

    So I've heard. It's like a natural pomade. And per Heather's post, revitalizes and even stimulates hair growth.
  • brewingaz
    brewingaz Posts: 1,136 Member
    Some of the possible benefits of unrefined nut butter include:

    * Evens skin tone
    * Absorbs quickly without leaving greasy residue like mineral oil based products
    * Penetrates deep into the epidermal layer of your skin to help restore elasticity to maturing skin and prevent the cellular breakdown that leads to dry, cracking skin, and stretch marks
    * Stimulates cellular activity, fights the effects of aging and repairs rough, damaged skin
    * Returns natural luster to skin and hair
    * Does not clog pores
    * Revitalizes, softens and maintains skin moisture
    * Aids in the healing of wounds and may improve scars due to its anti-inflammatory properties
    * Used to heal eczema, burns, rashes, severely dry skin, and to lessen the irritation of psoriasis
    * Moisturizes after shaving to prevent irritation
    * Has natural sun blocking powers and may protect skin from sun damage and environmental elements

    * Nourishes the hair shaft
    * Moisturizes dry, dull over-processed and heat-treated hair resulting in improved brilliance and manageability
    * Helps prevent weak hair from breaking, fading, or thinning out and may promote hair growth

    I think it makes a great paste for arts and crafts projects too.

    Did you know you can use it for hair gel too?? Not even tested on animals.

    So I've heard. It's like a natural pomade. And per Heather's post, revitalizes and even stimulates hair growth.

    Natural Rogaine!
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    I love them. I try to avoid canned nuts that have preservatives in them, and I try to go for the kind you see in the bulk food section of the store near the produce. Otherwise, I could care less about fat content. There are a ton of other snacks that are worse, and I like to have some ready to go, crunchy, protein hanging around in my desk drawer for when the craving strikes.

    This. Pure genius.

    Though, I try not to let my protein hang around my desk drawer. Tends to leave lingering odors that attract office rats looking for raw jerky or something.
  • BIGBATBASTARD
    BIGBATBASTARD Posts: 162
    Almonds are my fav. To me the biggest benefit is that it "cleans" your colon as is goes through.

    Do the nut butters do this too or is it only when you consume the whole nuts?

    I dunno. I'm tempted to throw in some whole nuts along with the homemade nut butters for an explosive variety.

    I've also heard it's good for skin, like facial cleansing or something.

    I found it to be quite drying... gave my skin a crusty appearance.

    You're not doing it right.
  • ak_in_ak
    ak_in_ak Posts: 657 Member
    Another high protein snack is edamame beans. You can buy them fresh or frozen, shelled or non. I use the frozen ones and heat them up and eat them plain. you can use them inplace of peas as well.
  • jujubean1992
    jujubean1992 Posts: 462 Member
    you need fat to lose fat... you just need the good kind of fat. and as far as calories... they are actually not bad. 170 calories in .25 cup of almonds and pair that with some yogurt or cottage cheese and some fruit and you'll be full! and won't eat as many calories as you think. i keep almonds in the house because they are a great filling snack. and they taste yummy<3 :smile:
  • Rage_Phish
    Rage_Phish Posts: 1,507 Member
    I eat a serving of almonds every day
  • kumarprabhat
    kumarprabhat Posts: 116
    Just the topic I was waiting for!
    Nuts ARE good for you. Although they are high in fat, it's the GOOD fat that's in them. I think I found a study showing people who incorporated nuts lost more weight than those who didn't. Because they are of such high calorie, 1 serving of nuts is best. (1/4 cup)

    Can someone please share some insight into this concept of "GOOD FAT" (vs BAD FAT). Please share there is a article to refer to.
  • skateboardstef
    skateboardstef Posts: 164 Member
    Nuts are good for you, just make sure to control your serving! I always measure mine out unless I would eat the whole package :P
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