Almonds, peanuts, cashews... How bad ARE they?

i put almond slithers on my fruit and veggie salads. They add a little crunch and are very good for you. And putting some slithers on things like salads, cereals and yogurts are a good way to eat them in moderation.

Raw almonds and cashews are actually great for you - roasting changes the healthy fats in the nuts.

http://www.greenlemonade.com/cleanse-your-body/benefits-raw-nuts-roasted-nuts/

i prefer raw almonds and cashews mixed with raw cocoa nibs, goiji berries and raw pumpkin seeds - i mix them in a container and store them in the fridge - a small hand full is all i need .

I use zip-lock bags for everything. I spend about an hour after shopping and portion out all my snacks into zip lock baggies. That way you know exactly how many calories your eating. It is so easy to underestimate your calaories. Also,t hsi makes you have to get up to get more which gives you enough time to reconsider your choice of eating more.

I measure 1/2 oz put them in a bag (keep them in a car or purse for emergencies

i can't imagine an emergency where you'd need nuts. :laugh: not trying to argue, the scenario is just funny in my head!

I love nuts.
I eat nuts a lot!
Nuts are tasty in my mouth!!

Indeed!!!!

Try buying to 100 calorie packs. I buy Emerald Cocoa Roast Almonds, delish!

I keep a larger container of peanuts, almonds, and cashews at work and just weight them out into portions on a food scale. Buying them in prepackaged 100 calorie increments gets overly expensive.

I have taken to having one ounce of almonds each day as my mid-afternoon snack. I buy the lightly salted kind, because I do like them to have a little saltiness, and I measure them out with a scale (something I highly recommend).

Although one ounce of nuts is not terribly filling, they do have the benefit of a low glycemic value, so they are ultimately more satisfying than crackers or something sweet. It gets me through until dinner!

Melissa

This is 100% correct. The digital kitchen scale is an invaluable tool and using one becomes habit in almost no time at all. My husband eats 1 oz of almonds just about every day and he uses them as a source of protein when taking salads for lunch to work (because putting tuna/chicken in every salad is way to expensive for our household budget). I would eat an oz/day also but I have trouble with willpower like others have mentioned... if I open the package, I have trouble stopping myself. Overall, nuts are a great addition to any diet (low fat, low carb, low cal, etc.) but must be eaten in moderation to avoid calorie overload. My suggestion? If you feel like you may have trouble stopping yourself from eating more than a serving... put that serving into a salad or yogurt instead... using slivered/chopping almonds. Then it's not a "snack" food, it's just part of a planned meal.

Nuts are nutrition powerhouses. I eat almonds every day at work. I measure out ONE serving. That is the key. Measure/weigh out your portion. If you can't be trusted, buy the 100 calorie pack, though they rob you since a real serving of almonds is 30 grams, or roughly 170 calories.

Try buying to 100 calorie packs. I buy Emerald Cocoa Roast Almonds, delish!

I keep a larger container of peanuts, almonds, and cashews at work and just weight them out into portions on a food scale. Buying them in prepackaged 100 calorie increments gets overly expensive.

Yes, but I grabbed this brand because you get 7 packs for the week for 2.50 at Walmart and Target.

I mix crushed nuts into my oats of a morning, usually about 10 grams. I love the crunchyness of them!

However I have found that brazil nuts to have the highest calories on my nutty quest, so don't choose them too often

I purchased a LARGE can of mixed nuts and keep them at work. (In a location NOT near my desk.) I allow myself to get one small dixie cup (approximately 1 serving) when I get the afternoon munchies. They really do the trick, and keep me from snacking on other less healthy choices.

Almonds are a superfood! Eat them, just account for the calories. I like pistachios too. I've decided that I like salted 1000x better than unsalted so that's what I buy now. Salted nuts are the only thing I buy that aren't reduced or no sodium added (where available) so I don't feel too bad for buying the salted nuts. lol

I've been on an almond kick. I will eat almonds with my breakfast or for my afternoon snack.

The secret for me is to count them out and pour them into a little ramiken dish. I then put the bag back in the pantry and snack! )

24 almonds is 160 calories. Less than a breakfast bar and keeps me feeling full longer.

Nuts are a GREAT healthy fat and I totally think that they should stay in everyone's diet. The trick is not to go overboard with them, because you're right, the calories do add up very quickly. I try to make sure that I keep whatever nuts I eat under 150 calories. That's equivalent to about a TBSP of peanut butter, 20 cashews, 20 almonds etc. Once you learn how many you should be eating per serving it's easier to count or weigh them out and get your healthy fat requirements for the day.