The good word about nuts... page

[shifty1]

Hey Guys,

Wanted to ask you advice on something.

I was under the impression that nuts were a "goto" food when keeping primal. On some of the threads I have been reading, people have stated that eating a large amount of nuts may stop weight/fat loss.

Why I ask this is that I get threw my day by eating alot of nuts. I make them up into bars/squares, which are mixed with a little dried fruit, egg, and spices. As I am limited in kitchen access, I make a batch of this up at the start of the week and it becomes my "goto" food...

I wanted to know if this is hampering my lifestyle change. Doing all I can to stay primal, but this last few months have been a test...

Let me know what you think the good world is....

-Shifty

[glorth2]

They're primal but have mucho calories. Apparently also plateau causing. Might want to watch. I've gone from nuts and berries for every lunch to salmon salads.

[shifty1]

Apparently also plateau causing.

This would very much be the case for me. Once I stepped things up and tried my best to be as Primal as possible (added nuts as a main bases for eating) my weight seems to stabilise very quickly... (Sigh)

How much is too much then?

-Shifty

[brachiate]

Bear in mind they're high in omega 6 and phytates so large amounts are counterproductive to health as well as weight loss:

http://chriskresser.com/another-reas...o-nuts-on-nuts

[Finnabair]

More than a small handful each day is too much for me. Maybe 1/4 cup?

[carlh]

Also, define nuts. Almonds aren't even technically nuts. There's a big difference between peanuts and hazelnuts.

[Leida]

It depends on what else you are eating, and if you can control your nut intake. Nuts are high in Omega 6 (save for walnuts), phytic acids (do you soak them)?, calories, are a combination of fat and carb, and are easy to overindulge in particulary in a trail-mix kind of situation. From what you've said, it is likely that you have created your primal candy, and nuts should be treated more as flavoring rather than a staple. 1 oz is a good limit.

If you need a handy snack, you can't go wrong with boiled eggs. People generally would eat hard-boiled eggs only when hungry and stop when full (there are always exception, obviously). I also make eggplant cavaiar as a low calories substitute for nut butter, lol.

Properly soaked beans imo are superior to nuts as food!

[shifty1]

Also, define nuts. Almonds aren't even technically nuts. There's a big difference between peanuts and hazelnuts.

I use Walnuts, Almonds and Hazelnuts. I also use some cranberries and some dried mango. two eggs, and sone nutmeg and cinnamon.
They are all the main ingredients. I don't eat peanuts...

-Shifty

[shifty1]

From what you've said, it is likely that you have created your primal candy, and nuts should be treated more as flavoring rather than a staple. 1 oz is a good limit.

Thast what I was worried about. As things have moved on, I have relied on these bars as my main form of nutrition. Its just due to living at a bording school, and not having access to a kitchen. I'm glad I asked around. Looks like I am back to vegetables and cottage cheese.

If you need a handy snack, you can't go wrong with boiled eggs. People generally would eat hard-boiled eggs only when hungry and stop when full (there are always exception, obviously).

Good idea. I think I will hard boil some eggs and start using them as snacks.

[QUOTE=Leida;589431I also make eggplant cavaiar as a low calories substitute for nut butter, lol. [/QUOTE]

Care to share the recipe?

-Shifty