weight loss and nuts

There is a common misconception that nuts are "good for you". When I see patients who have had a difficult weight loss week, aside from questions about alcohol usage, I will inquire about the use of nuts. When I inform the patient that nuts are NOT conducive for good weight loss, I often hear "But THEY say that almonds are "good" for you!". My question back is "Who are "THEY"?
I think that "THEY" are the same people who told you not to go swimming after you ate because you will have cramps and drown....now come on people, how many kids did you ever know that ate food and then almost drowned?

Small repetitive food sources, like nuts and popcorn will derail weight loss efforts. Nuts are a high fat item and are not a recommended foof source if tyou are trying to lose weight.

weight loss and nuts

Sorry to hit you again with this one but yesterday I saw several patients whose weight loss efforts this week were derailed by eating that snack source I constantly rag on...NUTS.

I usually hear: "But THEY say that nuts are Almonds are good for you..."

Once again, who are "THEY"??? "THEY" are not experienced in helping people lose weight. When people have had an upturn in their weight, the first two questions I ask are about alcohol usage and then nuts.....

Nuts are NOT a good food source to use when you are in a mode to lose weight. Quite frankly, any small, repetitive food source that is NOT a vegetable (popcorn, trail mix, nuts, raisins, etc) are usually derailing for weight loss efforts.

Have a great Sunday!