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Cutting and nuts

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Posted by: fizox

Are peanuts, soynuts or cashews ok while dieting as opposed to almonds???


Posted by: Emma-Leigh

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Originally Posted by fizox
Are peanuts, soynuts or cashews ok while dieting as opposed to almonds???
This is all very variable and depends on the individual, their diet and their overall calorie deficiency.

I tend to stay away from cashews. They have a much higher carbohydrate count per 100g than other nuts (about 35g, with only 3g fibre), are higher in saturated fats (~10g per 100g) and are lower in polyunsaturated fats (the good fats).

There are also better nuts than peanuts as well - although these are a good source of omega-6 fatty acids... Although they are better than cashews.

For nuts I tend to stick to walnuts and almonds.

Soynuts are not really nuts (neither are peanuts... but anyway). These are legumes that have been dry-baked to crisp them up like nuts, so they are more of a carbohydrate source than a fat source. They are a good source of complete protein as well (although it is a little low in biological value). But, in my opinion, these are fine when dieting.


Posted by: Vieope

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Originally Posted by Emma-Leigh
Soynuts are not really nuts (neither are peanuts... but anyway).

What are the qualifications for something to be a nuts?
Some of my friends are trying to get certified.







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