they are full of nutrients. some benefit those at risk of heart disease especially (walnuts), others offer benefits for our brain (cashews), some are anti-inflammatory(almonds), and most of all they give you a long term feeling of satiety. I do choose to eat nuts, usually almonds or walnuts on a fairly regular basis (oh 3-4 times a week) worked into my food plan. usually along with dried cherries and a couple of chocolate chips. weighed out so I know exactly how much I am getting. makes an easy, filling, portable snack.