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It's important to note that this study is based on perception of health - not the actual nutritional substance of the product. None of these are very healthy, w

It's important to note that this study is based on perception of health - not the actual nutritional substance of the product. None of these are very healthy, with the exception of the mixed nuts, which are limited to a handful per serving.

TillE 13y ago
Most nuts (raw or dry roasted, nothing added) are just plain good for you, even in significant quantities. They're protein, healthy fat, and fiber.
- nairteashop 13y ago
  ...and calories, unfortunately. 2 cups of peanuts and you've nearly hit the recommended 2000 calories for the day. Nuts are certainly good for you, but not in "significant quantities". As they say, everything in moderation.
  - dannypgh 13y ago
    Calories aren't bad for everyone. Consuming more calories than you're expending causes you to gain weight, and for most (but not all) people that's probably bad for you. I often supplement small meals with large amounts of nuts and it's the calories - in the form of fats, including many heart-protective fats - that I'm after. I believe I'm better off getting those 2,000 calories from nuts than from, say, meat or refined sugar. But obviously everyone's bodies and personal health situations vary.
    - spo81rty 13y ago
      Weight gain has nothing to do with calories in calories out. It is controlled by blood sugar and insulin. Read the book "why we get fat" about how our bodies work if you want to learn more.
      - null_ptr 13y ago
        You get bigger if you eat more and you get smaller if you eat less. It's important to get all of fat, carbs, and protein for a balanced diet. Not saying that there isn't anything more to it, but for most people it really is this simple.
        beachstartup 13y ago
        that's like asking "why is warren buffet rich?" answer: because his money in was greater than his money out. doesn't really explain much, does it? specifically, calories in/out doesn't explain: satiety, insulin resistance, muscle anabolism/catabolism, or cravings. there's much more to it then in/out. yes, thermodynamics applies. no, humans are a bit more complicated than a terrarium.
      - forktheif 13y ago
        Nothing? Okay, I challenge you to eat zero calories and still maintain weight.
  - mikeswiss 13y ago
    this. And im looking at this from a body composition point of view. I stay away from nuts because its easy for me to eat a thousand cals worth in one sitting.
  - jmcphers 13y ago
    Just to be pedantic, a peanut is not a nut--it's a legume, like beans, and has a similar nutritional profile. Most of the "healthy nuts" claims are made about tree nuts, like walnuts and almonds.
- a8da6b0c91d 13y ago
  > healthy fat That's debatable. Except for some tropical nuts like macadamias, most are loaded with unsaturated fats that have many negative health associations.
  - neilc 13y ago
    Uh, what? Unsaturated fats are generally regarded as healthier than saturated fats. Which specific unsaturated fats do you think have "many negative health associations"?
  - 3pt14159 13y ago
    You are confusing unsaturated with saturated or transfats. Unsaturated fats are amazingly healthy.
    - a8da6b0c91d 13y ago
      No I'm not. PUFAs have clear links to immuno suppression, cancer, and low metabolism. Seed oils are best avoided. Saturated fat is benign. You can eat about as much coconut oil as you care to and the only concern would be excess calories.
      - beachstartup 13y ago
        nutritional ketosis and hormonal theory of obesity are too new for people to understand. give it 20 years or so.
        3pt14159 13y ago
        I don't need 20 years to change my opinion. I need 20 minutes with some reputable sources.
        beachstartup 13y ago
        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpllomiDMX0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpllomiDMX0 i'm not sure if you're being serious but it'll take longer than 20 miutes, more like 6 hours. this isn't a simple topic but the new science on it is compelling.
- lnanek2 13y ago
  I can't really support that statement for the large amount of people who have weight problems. Just too many calories, and a lot from fat and protein which is easier to eat without realizing how much you are getting.

TillE 13y ago

Most nuts (raw or dry roasted, nothing added) are just plain good for you, even in significant quantities. They're protein, healthy fat, and fiber.

nairteashop 13y ago
...and calories, unfortunately. 2 cups of peanuts and you've nearly hit the recommended 2000 calories for the day. Nuts are certainly good for you, but not in "significant quantities". As they say, everything in moderation.
- dannypgh 13y ago
  Calories aren't bad for everyone. Consuming more calories than you're expending causes you to gain weight, and for most (but not all) people that's probably bad for you. I often supplement small meals with large amounts of nuts and it's the calories - in the form of fats, including many heart-protective fats - that I'm after. I believe I'm better off getting those 2,000 calories from nuts than from, say, meat or refined sugar. But obviously everyone's bodies and personal health situations vary.
  - spo81rty 13y ago
    Weight gain has nothing to do with calories in calories out. It is controlled by blood sugar and insulin. Read the book "why we get fat" about how our bodies work if you want to learn more.
    - null_ptr 13y ago
      You get bigger if you eat more and you get smaller if you eat less. It's important to get all of fat, carbs, and protein for a balanced diet. Not saying that there isn't anything more to it, but for most people it really is this simple.
      - beachstartup 13y ago
        that's like asking "why is warren buffet rich?" answer: because his money in was greater than his money out. doesn't really explain much, does it? specifically, calories in/out doesn't explain: satiety, insulin resistance, muscle anabolism/catabolism, or cravings. there's much more to it then in/out. yes, thermodynamics applies. no, humans are a bit more complicated than a terrarium.
    - forktheif 13y ago
      Nothing? Okay, I challenge you to eat zero calories and still maintain weight.
- mikeswiss 13y ago
  this. And im looking at this from a body composition point of view. I stay away from nuts because its easy for me to eat a thousand cals worth in one sitting.
- jmcphers 13y ago
  Just to be pedantic, a peanut is not a nut--it's a legume, like beans, and has a similar nutritional profile. Most of the "healthy nuts" claims are made about tree nuts, like walnuts and almonds.
a8da6b0c91d 13y ago
> healthy fat That's debatable. Except for some tropical nuts like macadamias, most are loaded with unsaturated fats that have many negative health associations.
- neilc 13y ago
  Uh, what? Unsaturated fats are generally regarded as healthier than saturated fats. Which specific unsaturated fats do you think have "many negative health associations"?
- 3pt14159 13y ago
  You are confusing unsaturated with saturated or transfats. Unsaturated fats are amazingly healthy.
  - a8da6b0c91d 13y ago
    No I'm not. PUFAs have clear links to immuno suppression, cancer, and low metabolism. Seed oils are best avoided. Saturated fat is benign. You can eat about as much coconut oil as you care to and the only concern would be excess calories.
    - beachstartup 13y ago
      nutritional ketosis and hormonal theory of obesity are too new for people to understand. give it 20 years or so.
      - 3pt14159 13y ago
        I don't need 20 years to change my opinion. I need 20 minutes with some reputable sources.
        beachstartup 13y ago
        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpllomiDMX0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpllomiDMX0 i'm not sure if you're being serious but it'll take longer than 20 miutes, more like 6 hours. this isn't a simple topic but the new science on it is compelling.
lnanek2 13y ago
I can't really support that statement for the large amount of people who have weight problems. Just too many calories, and a lot from fat and protein which is easier to eat without realizing how much you are getting.