| Are almonds a fat or a protein?
Posted: 4/11/2009 5:05:55 AM | | I get hungry after running and the easiest snack nearby are almonds. I'll eat about an ounce. I was told these are a good protein source. One nutritionist said these are considered fats. Now I'm confused - are they good or bad? | |
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| Are almonds a fat or a protein?
Posted: 4/11/2009 6:00:47 AM | | almonds are fats. Almonds do have protein in them but its very little compared to how much fats they have. Person would normaly eat hand full of almonds with protein shake or hand full between meals if one gets hungry. | |
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| Are almonds a fat or a protein?
Posted: 4/11/2009 8:01:15 AM | ...Are almonds a fat or a protein?...
Both, they are more fat than protein but you should look at the type of fat.
They are rich in monounsaturated fat, one of the two "good" fats responsible for lowering LDL cholesterol.
Amounts per 1 cup, ground (95g)
Calories - 546cals
From Carbohydrate - 83.3cals
From Fat - 393 cals
From Protein - 70.0 cals
Protein = 20.2g
Total Fat - 47.0g
Saturated Fat - 3.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 29.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat - 11.5g
http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/nut-and-seed-products/3085/2 | |
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| Are almonds a fat or a protein?
Posted: 4/11/2009 10:53:40 AM | | Thanks - I was eating 25 (because I read 25 equals an ounce) ... gee, why isn't the scale going down?! lol | |
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| Are almonds a fat or a protein?
Posted: 4/11/2009 4:27:59 PM |
...why isn't the scale going down?!...
There could be many factors and I do not have enough information to give you an answer but one thing that helped me was a kitchen scale.
I thought I was able to estimate portion size but I was way off.
The scale does not lie, and has helped me control and understand how many calories I am really taking in.
I eat Almonds about 2 times a week and before I got my scale I would say I was eating 3X times more than I should have. | |
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| Are almonds a fat or a protein?
Posted: 4/11/2009 8:01:11 PM | | I buy the unsalted ones and eat a few of them or peanuts as a snack until I am not hungry...It doesnt take much...The comment about not losing weight with them...as with anything...everything in moderation, and found great for weight loss since a small amount makes you feel full. I have one jar of peanuts that has lasted weeks. | |
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| Are almonds a fat or a protein?
Posted: 4/11/2009 9:01:12 PM | | There used to be a very good talk radio show that was hosted by a doctor. He got a lot of calls about nutrition and healthy lifestyle. Someone had teased me for eating a lot of oatmeal saying that it was the highest in fat of all the whole grains. I called the show to ask because I had always heard that oatmeal was very good for you. The doctor held me over a break because my question gave him the opportunity to explain something about nutrition that he thought was important. He explained that naturally occuring fats/oils in whole grains, nuts, fruits etc. is where the fat in your diet should be coming from. I think any nutritionist would consider a handful of almonds to be an excellent snack. | |
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| Are almonds a fat or a protein?
Posted: 4/11/2009 9:48:46 PM | | There are good fats and bad fats. People believing 1 type fits all havent done their research, or just don't care. I keep almonds onhand for a small snack, but since they have a high calorie density i try to eat a full meal whenever possible. | |
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| Are almonds a fat or a protein?
Posted: 4/11/2009 11:46:21 PM |
SportyLady59 :used to be a very good talk radio show that was hosted by a doctor. He got a lot of calls about nutrition and healthy lifestyle. Someone had teased me for eating a lot of oatmeal saying that it was the highest in fat of all the whole grains. I called the show to ask because I had always heard that oatmeal was very good for you. The doctor held me over a break because my question gave him the opportunity to explain something about nutrition that he thought was important. He explained that naturally occuring fats/oils in whole grains, nuts, fruits etc. is where the fat in your diet should be coming from. I think any nutritionist would consider a handful of almonds to be an excellent snack.
My physician and nutritionist both have me eating a 1/2 - 1 cup of nuts per day. I add them to salads, eat them as a snack, or use them in cooking stir fry or veggie burgers. Because I don't eat sweets, but do eat fruits vegetables yogurt some brown rice etc, I see nuts as a healthy addition to my diet.
~Beth~ | |
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| Are almonds a fat or a protein?
Posted: 4/12/2009 5:44:12 AM | OP: almonds are good but to get adequate protein from them, you'd have to eat pretty massive amounts which would entail lots of fats, even though those are supposed to be "good" fats.
A beter recovery aid would be a nutrition bar like Clif-Bar, or chocolate milk.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=16676705 | |
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| Are almonds a fat or a protein?
Posted: 4/12/2009 11:19:38 AM | All California almonds, which is where most US almonds originate, are now irradiated, but can still be labelled raw and organic, for the benefit(reduced (salmonella) liability) of the almond producers. Kills some of the nutritious content, don't know if/how it transforms the oil and protein, but it probably moves it in the wrong direction.
Just another case of corporate benefit equals customer detriment.
What's with this obsession with "recovery" after some exercise? If you're well fed and fit, your body will recover by itself. You have the last couple meals in your gut providing continuous nourishment. Anybody ever heard of all-day manual workers needing to recover from manual labor?
What's the obsesson with "fats"? Low-fat diets obviously don't work, evidenced by the humongous butts and guts Americans drag around after 30+ years of a national low-fat obsession.
Fats are an essential nutrients (you MUST consume them). Learn to distinguish between pathogenic fats and oils produced by BigFarma and healthy oils from from plants. | |
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| Are almonds a fat or a protein?
Posted: 4/12/2009 6:12:05 PM | Well, actually, have a look at the lunch box of manual workers - back when we used to harvest grapes by hand (when loading we'd be throwing 15kg buckets up 4 feet above our heads into a bin for half hour stints - Biggest Loser should give that a go one day) we would take four sandwiches to work - 2 for morning tea, two for lunch, plus biscuits and sweet tea, and probably a bunch or two of grapes during the day. Our preferred post workout drink back then was a couple of beers - not recommended for weight loss though...
These days my physical work comes from lifting iron at the gym (a desk job pays a bit better than picking grapes), so I target some of my protein intake to when it has scientifically been proven to reduce muscle breakdown - immediately post workout. It works for me.
Also to be technically accurate, only the "essential" fatty acids omega 3 and 6 MUST be consumed - your body can synthesise the others (hence the term non-essential fats) from other food sources. I'm not saying don't eat the others, they are a necessary part of the diet, especially if working out, just wanted to reinforce your point about pathogenic fats and why we should be eating fatty fish or flax seed oil etc so we get adequate levels of the essential fats.
One last thing - From the Australian Government Food Standards website:
The Ministers agreed not to approve the irradiation of nuts because, while it was considered a safe practice, they concluded there was no technological need for the irradiation of nuts on quarantine grounds. All irradiated foods will be required to be labelled, so that consumers can make an informed choice.
So just buy Australian almonds   | |
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| Are almonds a fat or a protein?
Posted: 4/12/2009 6:44:55 PM | | Almonds are a good fat but a poor source of protein. If you are trying to cut calories I'd suggest a complex carb that is full of fibre, combine this with a source of protein (cottage cheese, tuna, etc.) and you're well on your way to fat loss. However, for the amount of protein from an almond for the amount of fat I personally do not think it is worth it unless you are in a mass building phase. Also, the protein from the almonds is not complete (does not contain all essential amino acids) so the protein quality is lowered even further. To make the almonds a better source of protein you'd need to combine them with something along the lines of legumes, soy, etc. | |
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| Are almonds a fat or a protein?
Posted: 4/12/2009 8:01:53 PM |
All California almonds, which is where most US almonds originate, are now irradiated, but can still be labelled raw and organic, for the benefit(reduced (salmonella) liability) of the almond producers. Kills some of the nutritious content, don't know if/how it transforms the oil and protein, but it probably moves it in the wrong direction.
You don't know, but you're sure that is must be bad.
Just another case of corporate benefit equals customer detriment.
Last time I checked, Salmonella was a corporate detriment BECAUSE it is a consumer detriment. So, a Salmonella-free product must be a corporate benefit, BECAUSE it is a consumer benefit. | |
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| Are almonds a fat or a protein?
Posted: 4/12/2009 9:31:30 PM | This is one of those posted questions that I stop and look at - and wonder why on earth it was posted to begin with.
Google - type in almonds - bagillion choices - I picked the 2nd once - questions answered.
Took 30 seconds. | |
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| Are almonds a fat or a protein?
Posted: 4/12/2009 9:33:51 PM | We have our own almond, walnut, pistachio nut trees. We tend to eat food that is grown within 100 miles of where we live. Having fresh lemons, grapefruit, oranges is also nice. And yet within an hour and a half we can be upcountry in the snow.
~Beth~ | |
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| Are almonds a fat or a protein?
Posted: 4/13/2009 4:47:34 PM | | I dont pay much attention to the fat/calorie contents of nuts such as almonds. Eat until your moderately satisfied is how I go. It is a staple for me a couple hours before gym. If I do not have my nuts, I just dont feel the same energy in the gym. Plus I hear its good for so many vital organs, like your heart, and skin. So thats always a plus.. | |
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| Are almonds a fat or a protein?
Posted: 4/13/2009 4:57:48 PM | This is one of those posted questions that I stop and look at - and wonder why on earth it was posted to begin with.
Google - type in almonds - bagillion choices - I picked the 2nd once - questions answered.
Took 30 seconds.
I googled "why do people care what other people post on a thread when they have no input on the subject" and it was within an analysis of "insecurity and anti-social behavior" which took all of 10 seconds!! Anyway, I would love to have almond trees! | |
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| Are almonds a fat or a protein?
Posted: 4/13/2009 7:04:28 PM | | They are both but the fat is a good fat. Almonds are a great snack if you don't over do it. Walnuts are good too. | |
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