I love these... They are mushy, high protein, low carb, no sugar... seems like the perfect snack! Are they ok to eat??

I would advise against as they are VERY high in sodium, at least the ones in cans. Too much sodium is not good for the heart and won't help with hydration. Do you have a nutritionist who can advise you?

Plus, nuts were off my plan until two months. Not sure where you are post op?

I was concerned about the fat. And in the past I have had gas troubles when I ate peanuts. So I kinda stay away from those. I just use reduced fat PB with my protein shake.

PB2 powder is also great to get that peanut butter taste without all the fat. The chocolate flavored one is amazing!

Correct me if I am wrong but aren't you only 6 days out from your sleeve. I do believe 6 days out I will still be eating only exactly what is on the list of allowed foods from my surgeon.

missmachine - I know you didnt mention your surgery date - but your profile mentioned Jun 11, 2012 as the surgery date - so I assume you are atleast 2 weeks out and would probably be on the pureed and mushed phase. And when we grind the nuts a bit it is perfectly mushy.

You could check with the nutritionist and see if you can include this into your diet or not. They would probably recommend that you dont eat this too often coz of the fat count. Anyway, good luck!

I am two weeks out and in the puréed mushy stage. I am allowed eggs, soft cheeses and soft meats. BP's are mushy, that's why I was asking. Will mention to surgeon staff and see what they say.

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I LOVE them tooooo. And I am delighted meet someone else who loves Boiled Peanuts too. I was sleeved 6 weeks ago and btw stages 2 & 3 with food. In my opinion, they are the perfect food...for all the reasons you listed. As for the sodium issue, I fixed that by cooking them myself. I buy raw peanuts w/the shell on and boil them w/ a very small amount of Kosher salt and lemon wedges. Some people crave sweets, I crave protein and nuts fulfill that urge for me. And Only being able to eat mushy foods, boiled peanuts have become the perfect snack and protein booster for me.

mmmmmmmmmm Love boiled peanuts. Would love your salt/lemon recipe. I tend to over salt them when I make them.

I love boiled peanuts, too! High protein and soft and yummy! I like them best when I find a roadside vendor selling them. That's somewhat common in Florida. I also keep a bag of peanuts in the freezer and throw a few into the crockpot sometimes for a snack. I need to do that tomorrow!

I LOVE them tooooo. And I am delighted meet someone else who loves Boiled Peanuts too. I was sleeved 6 weeks ago and btw stages 2 & 3 with food. In my opinion, they are the perfect food...for all the reasons you listed. As for the sodium issue, I fixed that by cooking them myself. I buy raw peanuts w/the shell on and boil them w/ a very small amount of Kosher salt and lemon wedges. Some people crave sweets, I crave protein and nuts fulfill that urge for me. And Only being able to eat mushy foods, boiled peanuts have become the perfect snack and protein booster for me.

MMM sounds yummy. I have never made them on my own... can you post the recipie?

I am Southern African American and eating & making boiled peanuts is like

Did finish the post...as I mentioned I am southern African American and so eating & making BP's is more ritual then recipe. In my head i just know how to make them but I searched the Internet and find a recipt that's very similar to what I do...except

1.) I Cut the salt by half and replaced it with concentrated lemon juice and/or lemon wedges. Every 1TSP salt = 3 TSP's of lemon juice or 1 lemon( cut into wedges). Once I add the salt I add the lemon freely to taste. (NOTE: taste the Water because what your water taste like Is what your BP's will taste like). I use both lemon juice and lemons.

2.) I Boil them for at least three hours.

3.) I let them sit in the water for at least 1 hour.

I hope you enjoy.

http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/boiled_peanuts/