Serving Size of Nuts? page

[echoyjeff222]

I'm wondering how you guys consume nuts/seeds. I've noticed lately that there's a correlation between too many nuts + acne, but I'm not sure if how much I'm having is "a lot". I usually get a breakout if I sit down and eat probably a good 5-6 handfuls of nuts at a time.

Usually, I just put sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds on my avocado, so that's probably one handful or so.

How much is too much, though, in regards to omega 6/omega 3 being off balanced?

+ they are soaked.

[Grokarella]

I would like to know this answer as well. I've been limiting nuts since I am trying to lose weight (I probably have 5-6 nuts total every couple of days). Mostly as just a little something different at lunch.

[Leida]

The Paleo author Cordain suggests to stay under 4 oz, but that sounds quite high to me. I would just stick to ~ 1 oz (20 almonds, or 1 handfull) or 1 tbsp of nut butter.

[mgoodness]

I've started eating one ounce of almonds and one ounce of walnuts with my lunch.

[scotchncoffee]

Standard nut serving size is an oz. That's 23 almonds, 14 walnut halves, 10-12 macadamias, or 6-7 brazil nuts. Usually averages 160-210 calories/serving, depending on the nut.

[croí]

I found Planters 100% natural harvest nuts. Only ingredients are the nuts, and sea salt. while I'm cooking dinner, I have 1 serving (bag says about 10). That's it, and I'm losing weight. But keep in mind, I am IFing 18-20 hours a day as well.

[echoyjeff222]

okay, well that confirmed my suspicions. I'd probably be eating 5-6 servings worth ... ugh. not good!

thanks for the responses!

[Orchid]

One nut is too many and a thousand is not enough

[paleo_hailey]

Yeah, I never go over 1oz/daily. If you're worried about omega-6/omega-3 balance, macadamias are a good choice (and they're delicious!)

[Knifegill]

I eat a handful of pecans or almonds sometimes, but not every day. Since the ratio is freaking awful, but the nuts are small, the dietary impact is not pronounced. But I also eat salmon every night so it ends up being pretty balanced.