-http://teenhealthblog.tumblr.com/post/8663374527/eat-some-damn-nuts-really
Nuts can be intimidating for dieters. I was always weary of them at first. 18 little almonds is already 100 calories. 1 tablespoon of peanut butter is 100 calories. How the hell are these tiny foods taking up so much of my calorie budget and why would I want to eat them when I can have a bag of popcorn for the same calorie amount.
Well ladies and gentleman, nuts are fucking important. Yes they are little and caloric and full of fat. 1 gram of fat is 9 calories. That is a lot compared to 1g of carbs/protein which is only 4 calories. However, eating nuts can open up some doors that you wouldn’t even believe.
First of all nuts contain all sorts of healthy unsaturated fats. These fats kick ass because unless you are eating some fat, your body isn’t going to want to LOSE any fat. So eat (healthy) fat to lose fat. Sounds like a good deal to me.
Nuts also tell your body that it is full faster. This is partially due to the protein and fiber of the nut and partially due to the fats.
The trick to eating nuts is knowing portion control and the right types of ways to eat nuts.
Almonds - 18 of em is 100 calories
Walnuts - 6 halves = 80 calories
Pistachios - 1/4 cup is 170 calories
Peanuts - 35 pieces are 170 calories
Emerald sells 100 calorie packs of nuts that are awesome! They come in great flavors such as cocoa roast and dry roast. You can also buy nuts in bulk and portion them out yourself into sandwich bags.
BEWARE: Peanut butter is another awesome way to consume nuts. The problem with peanut butter is that you should ONLY be eating natural peanut butter. 100% natural. That’s it. Other brands have added sugars, fillers, and EWWW HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP. I don’t know why they take something so healthy and turn it into shit then market it to kids and families. Don’t fall for it, buy natural. You will know it is natural because the oil seperates. Stir it up and measure out 1tbs or 2 to add to another healthy treat!
P.S. Almond butter is freaking delicious as well - 100 calories per tablespoon.
So become one with the unsaturated fat and your fat will start to melt away.
