Opinion on pecans- nuts

[Rdsegobia 121]

I was just wondering what is everyone's opinion on nuts in general. I'm not sure if I should be eating them frequently since they have lots of fat even though is good fat????

[Rdsegobia 121]

Forgot to mention that I'm 3 months post-op.

[Babbs 14,680]

I usually stuck with the lower fat nuts....almonds, cashews, peanuts. Be mindful of the portion sizes, though, because they can add up calorie wise. Are you cleared for nuts yet?

Also, I've never paid much attention to fat as a rule. I always follow a Paleo or Atkins type diet post op

[maggie409 765]

I started on nuts at about four months post-op. I gravitate toward the more healthful nuts such as cashews, walnuts, almonds. I definitely limit the portion size and chew them really well.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I agree with everyone else. Nuts are a great source of Protein and healthy fats. You just have to watch portions. And, since the texture is so rough, make sure you are cleared for nuts (and seeds) before trying them.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I weigh nuts by the gram and keep the portions small. They are very easy to over-eat on. I don't worry about the fat content, but the calories add up in a hurry!

[Rdsegobia 121]

Thanks everyone for your input, @@Babbs I was cleared at my 2 months post-op. My post-op was broken down in 4 phases and last phase ended at 2 months. My husband loves nuts and always buys like 2 lbs of the mixed nuts with no salt and I'm afraid to over eat them so I been trying not to consume them yet, however, I do eat them once in a while.

I need to work on chewing my food more that has been my biggest challenge, although I measure everything I eat. I eat between 750 to 850 calories daily with 90 to 100 grams of Protein.

@@Bufflehead what is the portion in grams that you eat? My doctors office gave me a book and it says: for fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium, aim for less thank 5% of daily value. Not sure how much will that be.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

@@Rdsegobia it depends on the nuts and what else I am going to eat that day, but usually 20 - 25 grams.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I often have an ounce of nuts as an afternoon snack or post workout recovery food. I stick to dry roasted or raw almonds, pistachios, or cashews. I've had macadamia nuts once since surgery. They were a gift from a friend who went to Hawaii. Talk this over with your nutritionist. She can give you a guideline of which ones are okay and in what amounts. I can't keep them in the house though. I go to the store and buy the single serving packs whenever I want them because If I have them, I will eat them all.

[Rdsegobia 121]

@bledgirl this is how I feel about them being in the house. I'm afraid I will start eating more than just a portion, but the key is to weigh it and do not go for seconds. ????

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

@bledgirl this is how I feel about them being in the house. I'm afraid I will start eating more than just a portion, but the key is to weigh it and do not go for seconds. ????

If it's a temptation for you I would leave them alone or ask hubby to not bring them in the house