Nuts
jadesign19
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I've been ratting a lot of nuts. Mostly because of convenience and I love them. I eat roasted unsalted almonds, walnuts, natural peanut butter, and almond butter.
What are your opinions of eating a lot of nuts while low carbing?
What are your opinions of eating a lot of nuts while low carbing?
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They are convenient and easy to store.
I measure out 1 and 2 oz portions of almonds into ziplock snack bags so they are ready to go. Always keep one in mjy desk drawer for an emergency. Almonds have a decent amount of fiber too. If I didn't measure them out I might mindlessly consume way too much; the kitchen scale is my friend.
Be careful with peanuts, higher in carbs that most other nuts and most all commercial peanut butter has assitional sugar added.0 -
I love almonds, but I definitely must put them pre-measured into baggies because it's way too easy to eat too many quickly.0
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Pretty much any nuts are on the "table" for low carb except cashews and peanuts. Cashews are actually a seed, and tend to be higher in carbs than actual nuts. Peanuts are not nuts at all, but rather legumes and should be avoided for the most part. I don't always, as I love peanuts, but I don't eat them more than 1-2 times a week at most, and usually in the form on natural style peanut butter (ingredietns should be ground peanuts and salt...nothing else).0
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almonds have saved me from overindulging so many times I couldn't count. I really won't care about salt intake so I keep cans of Blue Diamond everywhere. The "Bold" with wasabi and soy sauce really can pack a punch. Smoked are my favorite. They are 170 calories for 28 nuts at 3 net carbs & 6gm protein per serving. Most of the time 7 (1/4 serving) will satisfy. I think I've only eaten the full 28 once.0
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I have always hated nuts. Refused to eat them all my life. But after reading so many diets that recommend snacking on almonds or cashews etc, I decided to give it a shot. I bought some almonds and mixed them in my greek yogurt for breakfast, by lunch my neck and chest were covered in hives. So I guess my initial feeling about nuts stands. I just wish there were more non nut snacks recommended considering the prevalence of nut allergies.0
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I work at an elementary school and they give the kids sun butter. It is made from sun flower seeds. It tastes really good and has the consistency of peanut butter, but tastes like sun flower seeds. I've seen it at trader joes.I have always hated nuts. Refused to eat them all my life. But after reading so many diets that recommend snacking on almonds or cashews etc, I decided to give it a shot. I bought some almonds and mixed them in my greek yogurt for breakfast, by lunch my neck and chest were covered in hives. So I guess my initial feeling about nuts stands. I just wish there were more non nut snacks recommended considering the prevalence of nut allergies.
Thanks for all the suggestions. I do count out my almonds and nuts, and put them in snack size bags. It does work.
I do eat a lot of peanut butter ( planters natural- peanuts, salt, palm oil, and some sugar but lower in carbs and price than other brands). I love love love Justin's almond butter classic. It's really high in fat and calories. It's also more expensive than peanut butter. I'd make my own almond butter but I don't own a good blender or food processor ( saving up for it).
I found that I'm grabbing for the peanut butter when I have carb cravings and chocolate cravings, which is around 3 pm til 8 pm. I am on a strict carb diet so chocolate other than 90% cocoa just isn't going to work. I think if I just don't buy the almond butter I may do better calorie wise...any suggestions?0 -
I work at an elementary school and they give the kids sun butter. It is made from sun flower seeds. It tastes really good and has the consistency of peanut butter, but tastes like sun flower seeds. I've seen it at trader joes.I have always hated nuts. Refused to eat them all my life. But after reading so many diets that recommend snacking on almonds or cashews etc, I decided to give it a shot. I bought some almonds and mixed them in my greek yogurt for breakfast, by lunch my neck and chest were covered in hives. So I guess my initial feeling about nuts stands. I just wish there were more non nut snacks recommended considering the prevalence of nut allergies.
Thanks for all the suggestions. I do count out my almonds and nuts, and put them in snack size bags. It does work.
I do eat a lot of peanut butter ( planters natural- peanuts, salt, palm oil, and some sugar but lower in carbs and price than other brands). I love love love Justin's almond butter classic. It's really high in fat and calories. It's also more expensive than peanut butter. I'd make my own almond butter but I don't own a good blender or food processor ( saving up for it).
I found that I'm grabbing for the peanut butter when I have carb cravings and chocolate cravings, which is around 3 pm til 8 pm. I am on a strict carb diet so chocolate other than 90% cocoa just isn't going to work. I think if I just don't buy the almond butter I may do better calorie wise...any suggestions?
As far as making your own....I've seen health food stores that had grinders right there in the store, with bulk nuts, and you could grind it yourself. I've also made almond butter in a $10 coffee grinder
Don't think I'll do THAT again (very hard to clean up) but it worked in a pinch! 0 -
They are a new addition to my diet, I didn't care for them before but having read so much about the benefits I now have a handful of raw nuts (not peanuts) a day to keep my metabolism humming.
It's a shame I can't pack them for my daughter for school due to nut allergies, such is modern life.
They are great when I am out and about, together with a hunk of cheese who needs a sandwich? 0
