Weight-Loss Walnuts and Pecans

[Chernabog]

I hear they are really good for you. But they seem to be a whole lot of calories.
Despite the fact they are "good calories" and fill me up am I doing more harm than good by eating them?

 

[miracle]

Brazil nuts are also high in calories but I love them so.
I'd say just eat what you can, if you have calories spare.
I'm gonna be doing that with brazil nuts, when I can fit them in.

 

[ToothlessFerret]

Yes they are high in calories, yes they are very nutritious. My recommendation? If you are cutting calories to lose weight, then simply eat them in moderation as part of your plan, but in the long term, incorporate them into your diet (along with other nuts and seeds) as part of your lifestyle.

 

[A_B_laben]

Yes my friend all nuts add fiber, provide protein, and, depending on the nut, add various vitamins and minerals as well. Nuts are concentrated sources of fat and calories. The fat in nuts is the “good” kind, the mono- and polyunsaturated type. Since most diets require some fat, ranging from 15% to 30% of total daily calories, good menu planning can include various forms of nuts every day.

 

[Alibran]

I don't know about pecans, but I do know walnuts are a good source of omega 3.