Easy on Those Almonds

at 2:52 PM

Yes, tree nuts are great for you, but that doesn't mean you need to eat an entire can or package of salted almonds.  We all know by  now that almonds, cashews or pistachios are have the healthy fats and high quality protein, and are great for curbing hunger, but whoa, go easy on them.  If you don't watch your portion size on nuts their calorie cost will soon outweigh their benefits.  The other important issue is that it is fine to have a handful (literally a handful only) of say almonds but try not to eat the sugar or honey coated kind, you might as well eat a snickers bar.

Take a look at these numbers:
(I have included peanuts, although they are really legumes not nuts)


1 cup of whole almonds                           827 cal

1 cup of cashews halves and whole          786 cal

1 cup of peanuts                                      828 cal

1 cup of soy nuts                                     776 cal

1 cup macadamia nuts                             962 cal!!

1 cup pecan nuts                                     684 cal

1 cup pistachios                                      685 cal

So as you see they are LOADED with calories, but also contain healthy fats and plant proteins.  So key words here are: Portion Control