Toasted Nuts are bad!!!?

Question

is it true that toasting nuts will change the oil/fats inside it to bad ones?
one day on "Oprah" there was a doctor saying that eaing raw nuts is better than toast them and he should some white mixture and said that is how the nuts oil become after toasting it.
is that issue tre?
any info?

thanks in advance

Answer 1

No it isn't true.... eating a small amount of toasted or roasted nuts is going to do you very little harm. ANYTHING that you eat too much of, has a chance to harm you. And roasted nuts are a better alternative ( and lower in fats) than a piece of cake.

this is from a health food site :

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=whfkitqa&dbid=3

Have you been avoiding nuts and seeds for fear of the high fat content of these foods?
If you have, you are not alone. In recent years, our country has been bombarded with nutrition messages warning against the dangers of eating too much fat.

Make your own nut and seed mix by lightly toasting almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds in a 160-170 degree oven for 15-20 minutes. Top with a mixture of tamari (soy sauce) and various spices. Cumin and cayenne pepper make a delicious combination.
All types of nuts and seeds make a delicious addition to any green or fruit salad.
Finely chop almonds and walnuts and add them to your favorite soup.
Did you know that there are alternatives to peanut butter? Give roasted almond butter and cashew butter a try. For a delicious snack, spread either type of nut butter on toast or use them to stuff celery."

The key is moderation - if you don't get too heavy handed with the roasted nuts, you're actually eating something that is quite good for you.

i hope this helps....

Answer 2

It makes sense that toasting nuts would cause oxidation of some of the surface oils in nuts. I don't know if this is bad and I imagine that doctor doesn't really know either. However, I also hold the prejudice that raw nuts are better than toasted ones, but it's just a prejudice not based on any real evidence.

Answer 3

Well, it is much better than fried chips.