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2004/05/20, 09:10 PM
Ok, so the nutrition facts on the labels of nuts, be it almonds, peanuts, cashews, or anything, look horrible. I have heard that nuts do not promote weight gain. I have heard that they are a good source of protein, all sorts of different stuff. So, is it good, or should I say, acceptable to snack on some cashews from time to time? :love:I love cashews:love:, and I don't know if I could live without them.
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2004/05/21, 05:34 AM
Nuts do have a lot of calories, there's no denying it, but the fats in nuts are good fats - so will reduce your cholesterol, and they've also got a lot of protein.
I've heard mutterings recently that possibly your body handles good fats differently to bad fats and maybe they cause less weight gain than bad fats, but I think the jury is still out (if anyone knows different let us know)
So, in answer, like most things nuts are certainly good in moderation. Probably best to go for the unsalted kind.
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2004/05/21, 10:03 AM
I've also heard about the good fats issue on almonds for instance. On some post here I read that a handful of almonds once in a while as a snack is ok.
Hope this helps,
-r.
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2004/05/21, 10:06 AM
Nuts are good for you, the type of fat in them is mostly beneficial. They will also help curb cravings and contribute to a feeling of fullness. But you have to measure out the amount and stick to your portions. Count the calories towards your daily intake.
Pistachios are a good deal - you get a lot more of them per serving than some of the other nuts.
Wlanuts are very beneficial, as are almonds.
Nuts are good sources of vitamin E, almonds contain calcium.
From Fitness Magazine:
"Nuts
May prevent; Heart Disease, obesity
The Expert: Kathy mcManus, R.D., director of nutrition, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston
How they work: They supply monounsaturated fats, which studies show can help reduce blood levels of LDL cholesterol, the kind that clogs arteries. Nuts also contain resveratrol, the same phytochemical found in red wine that helps prevent blood clotting, decreasing risk for heart attack and stroke. In recent clinical studies, overweight people who followed a moderate-fat diet that included an ounce of nuts daily were better able to stick to a weight-lossplan - and thus lost more weight - than people who followed a low-fat diet that excluded nuts. While certain nuts offer omega-3 fatty acids (walnuts in particular), all nuts provide the essential minerals selenium and magnesium, not to mention fiber. In addition, ounce for ounce,nuts pack almost as many B vitamins as beef, poultry or dairy products, making them an excellent vegetarian source of nutrients.
How much to eat : Aim for an ounce a day; the Harvard Nurses' Health Study found that women who ate at least five ounces of nuts per week had a 30% lower risk of coronary artery disease. An ounce is roughly a handful and contains about 200 calories, depending on the variety.
McManus' last word: eat a wide variety of nuts, because the benefits vary. Be sure to include almonds and hazelnuts, which are particularily high in the anti-oxidant vitamin E, and walnuts for their omega-3 fatty acids."
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2004/05/21, 03:29 PM
LOL I thought I was looking at the wrong board there for a minute from that subject line :laugh:
Nuts are the greatest crave buster in the evening.. I keep pistachios and walnuts in the cupboard and when I'm drawn to the kitchen I grab a small handful and get out of there. I had a bag of shelled pistachios but found it's more beneficial to have to open them or they're gone WAY too fast!
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2004/05/21, 07:51 PM
ha ha...no, you didn't stumble in to the "Male Discussions" board again. It was just me trying to justify my addiction. It turns out that I am not that bad off being addicted...to...I'm not gonna say it. That would do nothing for the reputation.
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