Anyone eating Nuts

[Lisa_85 118]

Is anyone having nuts for their Protein in take? What kind are you having?

[Pillar2butterfly 391]

On occasion...I will have some roasted almonds. Even rarer times cashews or macadamia.

[JamieLogical 8,727]

I was told no nuts for the first 3 months. They fell into the "crunchy" category and I was not allowed anything crunchy for 3 months.

Since then I have eaten lots and lots and lots of peanuts. You need to be careful, because they are very high in calories. That's actually why I eat them. Since I reached my goal weight, I've struggled to not keep losing and nuts are a great way fro me to get extra calories in.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I didn't start eating nuts until I was closer to 6 months out (I think -- how quickly I forget!).

Now, I eat pistachios, almonds, and peanuts fairly regularly. I have had cashews a couple of times.

I just have to be careful with portion size by either buying individually portioned bags or carefully pre-portioning a larger container.

[JamieLogical 8,727]

I just have to be careful with portion size by either buying individually portioned bags or carefully pre-portioning a larger container.

Yep. I always weigh mine on my food scale. Soooo easy to overdo it with nuts and they are so high in calories. You have to be pretty careful with them.

[GibbsGirl 483]

I eat 1oz weighed out of pecans or cashews everyday. Usually in the morning after my meds.

[Lisa_85 118]

After reading these I am not going to be having nuts now.

[Lisa_85 118]

After reading these I am not going to be having nuts now.

[JamieLogical 8,727]

There's no reason you can't have them down the road. Just have to be mindful. They are a good source of Protein and healthy fats.

[4MRB4PHOTO 3,900]

Nuts are healthy and offer some good health benefits. Just be careful of the calories and measure your servings.

If you eat them one at a time, instead of a few at a time, they are a good way to satisfy between-meal hunger.

Here's some info on some common nuts and seeds.

Edited March 9, 2016 by 4MRB4PHOTO

[libby43 136]

I do the 100 calories individual bags for Portion Control. Really try not to eat them but once a week, if I need more Protein.

[con con 142]

I have a few roasted almonds. I can't stomach more than 4 lol but it's a nice treat. Macadamia nuts would be my down fall. I used to love those!!! Haven't tried one post surgery

[rln52 136]

7 months today and i eat cashews and salted peanuts.

[Barry W 336]

Is anyone having nuts for their Protein in take? What kind are you having?

I would avoid these during the soft foods period, as nuts are very hard. Also, they are quite fatty. Of course those are healthy fats, but while your stomach is still healing I wouldn't indulge in fats. Another choice that avoids both issues are legumes - black, kidney, navy and garbanzo Beans (chickpeas). These are fairly soft once cooked well, and a healthy source of Protein and soluble fiber!

[Rogofulm 2,440]

When nuts are available, I have trouble resisting them. Even worse, I keep going back for more until they're done. And THAT'S dangerous! During the first 18 months it didn't seem to matter, but in maintenance, it may cause some weight gain which then needs to be handled. Almonds are more filling, and easier for portion-control than peanuts. Bottom line: nuts are okay if you can keep them in moderation, but that can be difficult.