So are nuts good or bad?

[benelson101]

Hi all.

I've heard many mixed messages regarding the benefits of nuts. Are they good for you? i eat a good handful of almonds a day, plus some seeds and a few brazil nuts.

I understand that they have a high fat % but surely this is not saturated? ive also started eating wholenut peanut butter as i read it was a superfood, but does it stop me burning fat off?

its the same as with a lot of things you read or hear regarding health - what seems healthy one day isnt the next.

thanks
ben

 

[abear]

nuts are a great food source. fat is need by the body as the term "essential fatty acids" are called that because they must be supplied by the meal plan.

the benefits of fat and nuts can be found by reading this

http://www.fitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7702