1/2 cup of Walnuts = 400 calories....Are they worth it?

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winterwolf227
winterwolf227 Posts: 10 Member
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I am on a 1400 cal plan and on days I am not working out I am going over the 1400 limit by about 200 cals. The Walnuts are the culprit, but I am thinking that it is worth it becasue Walnuts are a good addition to my diet.

Any Suggestions?

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  • nose6
    nose6 Posts: 39 Member
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    1/2 cup is a lot. Maybe switch to 1/4 cup?

    How are you eating them? When I eat walnuts, I usually add them to something else, like oatmeal or yogurt or salad.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
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    Walnuts are incredibly healthy, but you probably don't need that many each day.
  • winterwolf227
    winterwolf227 Posts: 10 Member
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    I am eating them plain. 1/4 cup is 200 cals. So I am not really eating that mch
  • Ahluvly
    Ahluvly Posts: 389 Member
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    If you have them on oatmeal (or porridge as we say in England) then blend them, and you're probably not going to need as many! Is your diary open? If so, I could take a look at it and give you some feedback?
  • catcrazy
    catcrazy Posts: 1,740 Member
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    400 calories just from nuts probably isnt worth it but...as a bloke you;re not really supposed to drop below 1500 (1200 i the minimum for women, 1500 for men) So you get an extra 100 calories to play with and remember that you can exercise to "earn" more calories
  • kittyneutron
    kittyneutron Posts: 160 Member
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    How many walnuts is a half cup? Maybe try eating 3 or 4 walnuts instead and see how you feel.
  • paj315
    paj315 Posts: 335 Member
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    Learning to eat healthy is a lot about portion control. A portion of walnut is only 0.5 oz- 1 oz..

    Use nut sparingly!
  • lottiepop01
    lottiepop01 Posts: 9 Member
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    Absolutely worth it......... walnuts are the super nut, the nut of all nuts just keep your portions down. :happy:
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
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    A full half cup is a LOT! Try weighing out an ounce. There's enough fat, fiber and protein in an ounce to be satisfying without blowing your calories.

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