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[IceBergSLiM]

lets see your opinions

 

[loup garou]

27

 

[mitaiwan82]

42 ftw

 

[sonambulo]

well let me say this.

my roommate survives off of toast, annies, and roasted peanuts. he only sihts once every two days and hes always in the bathroom for like 45 minutes. if i go in after him there are always siht swirls lining the toilet. so if you like swirly liquid sihts then eat lost of roasted peanuts.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

Originally posted by: sonambulo
well let me say this.

my roommate survives off of toast, annies, and roasted peanuts. he only sihts once every two days and hes always in the bathroom for like 45 minutes. if i go in after him there are always siht swirls lining the toilet. so if you like swirly liquid sihts then eat lost of roasted peanuts.

lets assume the person eating the peanuts maintains relatively normal diet with vegatables and other items

 

[mpitts]

It depends. Nuts are generally high-calorie and high-fat foods. As I understand it, nuts have high fat content, but only a percentage of it is saturated fat.

I think there are worse things to snack on, but keep in mind that 6 oz. of dry roasted peanuts = ~1000 calories

 

[sonambulo]

then theyre medium good for you. not too bad but not like whoah. unsaturated fats and a relatively clean protein structure. almonds are better though.

 

[mpitts]

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim

Originally posted by: sonambulo
well let me say this.

my roommate survives off of toast, annies, and roasted peanuts. he only sihts once every two days and hes always in the bathroom for like 45 minutes. if i go in after him there are always siht swirls lining the toilet. so if you like swirly liquid sihts then eat lost of roasted peanuts.

lets assume the person eating the peanuts maintains relatively normal diet with vegatables and other items

How many peanuts? Anything, in moderation, is OK to eat as long as you maintain a healthy diet and exercise.

 

[mb]

Well, in one cup of unsalted dry roasted peanuts, there are appx 854 calories, 72.5g fat, 31.4g total carbohydrates (Fiber 11.7g, Sugars 6.1g), and 34.6g protein.

Lots of calories and fat, but ok for protein.

So... 4. Wait, scale of how BAD they are? I'd say 6-7, especially if he is scarfing them down.

http://www.thecaloriecounter.com/Foods/1600/16390/1/Food.aspx

 

[SWScorch]

5, I'd say. they're fatty, but it's unsaturated, and they are pretty high in protein and some other stuff. Definitely better than twinkies or bacon

 

[dullard]

Peanuts are very, very healthy. Especially if you are overweight. They contain lots of nutrients, and they destroy your appetite. A small handfull of peanuts ~30 minutes before a meal has been shown to be a very effective weight-loss plan. Do the opposite of what your mom said - spoil your appetite - and you lose weight.

Of course, like anything else, if you only eat peanuts or eat them in vast excess, then you aren't being very healthy.

Note: this post assumes you aren't allergic to peanuts.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

i need more protein rich snacks so I'm weighing my options. I like nuts. peanuts, cashews and pistachios are my favorite.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: dullard
Peanuts are very, very healthy. Especially if you are overweight. They contain lots of nutrients, and they destroy your appetite. A small handfull of peanuts ~30 minutes before a meal has been shown to be a very effective weight-loss plan. Do the opposite of what your mom said - spoil your appetite - and you lose weight.

Of course, like anything else, if you only eat peanuts or eat them in vast excess, then you aren't being very healthy.

Note: this post assumes you aren't allergic to peanuts.

Hell, what a great weight loss plan it would be for someone who IS allergic to peanuts.

Anyhow, peanuts (and most other nuts) are very good for you. I regularly snack on Cashews and almonds.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim
i need more protein rich snacks so I'm weighing my options. I like nuts. peanuts, cashews and pistachios are my favorite.

Beef Jerky is a good snack.

 

[j00fek]

854

 

[Dunbar]

Originally posted by: supafly
Well, in one cup of unsalted dry roasted peanuts, there are appx 854 calories, 72.5g fat, 31.4g total carbohydrates (Fiber 11.7g, Sugars 6.1g), and 34.6g protein.

This is the problem with all nuts, they are very high in calories. The fat is good cholesterol lowering kind. But I think most people have a problem portioning nuts properly. The health benefits vanish if they cause you to be overweight.

So to summarize, they are good for you so long as they don't contribute to you being overweight. And I agree, nuts are not a great source of protein, thy are too high in calories.

 

[vi edit]

If you have high blood pressure or other sorts of heart problems the sodium in them ranks about a 10 on the "bad for you scale".

Otherwise it's about a 6. Ok, but not great. You'd be better off eating walnuts or pecans where they are much much higher in Omega 3's than your typical snacking peanut.

 

[FoBoT]

nuts are good for you

 

[Whisper]

I think they fall somewhere between almonds (good) and cashews (bad) in the overall scheme of things. So on a scale of 1-10, I'd venture possibly a 5 or 6.

 

[Cuda1447]

7

 

[shoRunner]

they are relatively good for you, high in fiber and protein, and good fats.

 

[RaiderJ]

I have mixed nuts at my desk here at work. Make a great snack throughout the day, and I end up eating less overall I imagine.

Everything in moderation, but I consider peanuts a decent snack.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: Whisper
I think they fall somewhere between almonds (good) and cashews (bad) in the overall scheme of things. So on a scale of 1-10, I'd venture possibly a 5 or 6.

Why are Cashews bad?

 

[quikah]

Peanuts are not nuts, they are legumes.

 

[Firebot]

Peanuts are one of the best sources of fat you can get. 20% of your daily calorie intake should come from fat, and peanuts offer a great way to build that with unsaturated fats along with being a decent protein source. You'll find many weight lifters, athletes having a part of their diet consisting of peanuts / peanut butter.