Weight-Loss Nuts and Bolts... Actually, Just Peanuts!

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What's the deal? Are they good or bad? Thoughts? Opinions?

This is what I understand:

Pros:

Full of good fats (prevents cardiovascular disease)
Protein (High Thermic Effect helps balance calorie intake)
Low Glycemic Level (Balanced blood sugar and insulin levels)
Tasty! - Duh :)

Cons:
Aflatoxins (Just buy high quality brands/Organic)
High in calories (Also have a high thermic effect)

Other:
A common naysay towards Peanuts are that they are high in Omega 6 and can throw off your Omega 3:6 ratio... I understand this, but if you actually monitor your 3:6 ratios you won’t have this problem. Also, I don't see why anyone would promote this downside because the average American's 3:6 ratio is already ridiculously skewed with or without peanuts.
 
Since this thread is here, I have a quick nut question.

I LOVE cashews, and they are also good for you (i hear, if they aren't, then correct me). My question is, is it better to eat them raw or roasted?
 
Raw. Otherwise you are eating something that has been drenched in oil to roast- usually with salt. Not all that healthy once htye have been though that process.

For the main question- I'd say they are good in moderation. It is easy to snack on nuts for a period of time without realises just how much you are taking in, just be aware of how many you are eating.
 
I eat nuts every day, and they are an important source of the "good" fats. But I limit myself to about 4 tablespoons a day. Otherwise, your calories will be shot before you know it.
 
I read some study about diets including peanuts vs. those without and people who consumed 4oz/week lost more weight in the long run. I can find it, but that was interesting to me. I guess it has to do with peanuts making you feel full longer and the fact that your body has to work harder digesting the protein in them, am I even close here? haha

Not sure about the cashew issue, but I thought regular old peanuts were best for you when watching the weight.
 
Well any seed/nut is calorie dense but they're great sources of protein, fiber and unsaturated fats so they should be incorporated in the diet somewhere. I think the fiber content and the increase in satiety is what helps people lose weight but again that could come from any other type of nut. I don't give much thought for those types of studies because the result is also has a lot of uncontrolled variables. Walnuts for instance contain AHA which is a precursor for Omega 3 fats.

I prefer raw nuts of any type because I think they taste better personally, and the commercial roasting process almost always involves oil. You can get dry roasted nuts but these usually have salt all over them, so still not that healthy.

I usually eat about a half cup portion of homemade trail mix with nuts, seeds, and raisins 3 to 4 times a week. Nuts and seeds are one of those foods we've been eating since we've been cavemen, and many animals eat them (I mean I don't see too many birds peck at twinkies), so I don't see a reason why a healthy diet can't contain them.
 
KissMyHuman said:
I prefer raw nuts of any type because I think they taste better personally, and the commercial roasting process almost always involves oil. You can get dry roasted nuts but these usually have salt all over them, so still not that healthy.
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Just wanted to add that RAW nuts are always the best. The roasting process depletes much of the GOOD fat content of nuts.
 
Raw nuts are a great snack if eaten in moderation. I like raw almonds the best and they have all kinds of health benefits.
 
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