nuts: good or bad

[kellykatt]

I am getting a lot of conflicting information about nuts like almonds and walnuts. They’re very high in fat but I also hear they’re good for weight loss. What’s the truth?

[Paplo]

I think it depends on the type of nut that you choose. I'm pretty sure that peanuts are not as good for you as other types, which sucks because they're way cheaper and I love the taste of them.

Almonds are awesome because yes, they're high in fat, but they're good fats. They also have zero cholesterol for people who are looking for something good and healthy.

They are a good snakc if you eat about a handful of them. Around 10 or 12 I think. They fill you up, they give you something to chew on for a bit, and they give you proteins and weight loss healthy nutrients.

Walnuts are good for your heart, but I don't know about the weight loss thing.

[PaulLo]

They are seroiusly good for you but you have to make sure that you eat them in small amounts. A small handful is all you need. Anything more than that and you're doing more harm than good.

[Beth]

Healthy nuts in small amounts are definitely good for you. They are also really great for weight loss as long as you don't eat too many of them.

Never eat more than will fit in the palm of your hand and you should be just fine. I find that a great way to eat them is to get them still in the shell. As much as that may seem like a pain, that's the point! If you take 10 almonds in the shell it will look like a lot more than 10 almonds that are already shelled. Also, with all of the time and effort of cracking the shells and getting the nut out, it will seem like you're eating for a lot longer. Overall, it's a great snack for keeping your hands busy and taking a long time to eat :)

[CuJo1992]

Exactly! Good for you and good for weight loss in moderation.

[bonniekins]

So good for you. Just don't overeat them because they are high in fat. It's good fat but you still want it in moderation.

[tobetinytina]

the last time I was at my doctor's I was actually advised to eat more walnuts and almonds. Just a really small handful each day for fullness and heart health!

[Paplo]

the last time I was at my doctor's I was actually advised to eat more walnuts and almonds. Just a really small handful each day for fullness and heart health!

That's good to know. How much is a handful? Is it the same for everyone? I could probably hold a lot of almonds, for example.

[Ron]

Walnuts and almonds are extremely good for your health in small daily doses. Even peanuts are good.