Nuts!

[NeverlandClub23]

Are they good or bad for you? I bought a jar of roasted/salted almonds the other day and ate a few of them. I thought almonds were good for you? Watching Diet Doctor on FitTV last night she said nuts weren't good for you as they are a dense food (containing no water) and should only be eaten rarely and as a garnish. I didn't want to eat a whole jar at a time (as I know they aren't the healthiest food out there) but now I'm thinking a handful isn't as good of a snack as I thought. Any thoughts?

 

[JMD]

Generally, nuts are very healthy as they are a good source of essential fatty acids. The problem is they are high in calories, so if you are on a calorie restrictive diet, you may want to eat them sparingly.

 

[Houstonmouse]

Also, your best bet is to eat raw nuts and not dry roasted. The roasting process alters the fatty acids and you are getting less good fat as a result.

 

[NeverlandClub23]

Thanks for the replies!!

No wonder the roasted/salted almonds tasted so much better than the natural ones!