is nuts really that good for the body, Ive heard theyre fat...?

Answer 1

Nuts typically contain good fats (mono fats and anti-oxidants) which is better than the fat from meats which tend to be saturated fats.

Answer 2

Health Benefits of Nuts
by Betsy A. Hornick and Eric Yarnell


The nuts category encompasses some foods that aren't true nuts but have been given honorary status due to their similar nutritional qualities. These include the peanut (a type of legume), the Brazil nut, and the cashew (both technically seeds). In this article, we will review how adding nuts to your diet can help strengthen your body. Eating healthier can be part of an alternative treatment against illness.

If you've relegated nuts to special occasions only, then it's time to reconsider. While they may be high in fat, nuts contain mostly mono- and polyunsaturated fats -- fats with a heart-friendly reputation. In one study, people who ate nuts -- almonds, cashews, pistachios, walnuts, or peanuts -- five or more times a week were half as likely to have a heart attack or suffer from heart disease as people who rarely or never ate nuts.

This protective effect may be attributable to the healthy fat profile of nuts, or it may be the result of the vitamin E and fiber found in nuts, both of which can help stave off heart disease; perhaps it's these several attributes combined and even other as yet unidentified ones that played a role. Other studies have demonstrated that adults with a high blood cholesterol level can lower both their total and LDL cholesterol levels by substituting nuts for other snack foods.

Besides being rich in protein, nuts offer a host of other nutrients, such as folate, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, zinc, and selenium. Another bonus -- nuts are so dense with nutrients that they quell hunger pangs with fewer calories compared with other snack foods that often provide calories with minimal nutrition.

Answer 3

If you aren't allergic, then have at them.
Nuts dry roasted and unsalted contain good fats (mono fats and anti-oxidants) which is better than the fat from red meats which tend to be saturated fats. Skinless chicken is low in saturated fats. Fish is great and high in other nutrents that are good for you too.
Just a serving at a time. Don't take the container with you. That is too much!

Answer 4

Yes, unsalted, unroasted nuts contain heart healthy fat. They should be eaten in moderation,however.. Grab a small handful and walk away, don't take the whole jar with you in front of the TV. Some are better than others, do the research.

Answer 5

yes nuts are good for and yes they are full of fat. the fat is a good fat. so only a have a handful of nuts,say twice a week.

Answer 6

Nuts are rather high on fat ,not saturated fat, they are very good for you as they contain lots of protein.

Answer 7

They are also good because they don't contain sugar and so don't affect your blood sugar level, which means that there's no dip after you've eaten them that makes you want more. I've lost loads of weight snacking on nuts between meals.

Answer 8

They do contain fat but small quantities of fat are essential.

They also contain good things-protein,carbohydrates etc.

Provided you don't eat hundreds and you exercise regularly they won't do you any harm.

Answer 9

nuts release energy slowly throughout the day keeping people alert

Answer 10

nuts that haven't anything added e.g. salted nuts, dry roasted, are fatty, but natural nuts are good for the cholestral. e.g walnuts. Stick to the ones in packets and not sacks!!