Nuts

[wobbles]

Any bypassers dared to eat nuts yet?

If so, have you had any sort of reaction to them? How have you handled them?

 

[cazbandy]

Not a Bypasser but a Bander and I have eaten nuts of all kinds with no problems, just folloed the rules of chew chew chew....and small amounts.

 

[ditzyangeluk]

I have eaten any kinds of nuts with no problem. Now you are getting me worried ... should I have had problems?!?!?

They are a great source of protein so actually good for you!

 

[Brunetteandred]

I am pre-op, but I find nuts hard to digest if I don't chew them properly. So it makes sense to pulp them up to mush in the mouth before swallowing after WLS. In fact, isn't that the 'rule' for all foods?

 

[shelbell]

I'm fine with nuts mmmm pistachios.

 

[phatgirl]

I have not had a problem with nuts, I use pecans in my salads instead of crutons plus it boosts the protein.

 

[alison65]

i eat nuts when i am constipated they do the trick for me lol.

 

[waynetta]

I am NUTS doe's that count? lol x

 

[wobbles]

LOL thanks everyone.

Everything i read pre op said that most people have trouble with nuts. I have been eating a handful of cashews each day, which i absolutely love. Have no problem digesting them but wondered what everyone elses experiences were.

 

[wobbles]

Aren't nuts high in fat though?

 

[shelbell]

tis good fat. unsaturated.

 

[wannaloose18stone]

I'm living on nut's.........lol.

 

[wobbles]

So i shouldn't feel bad about eating them then?

 

[weight loss hopeful]

I am a bander and can eat nuts with the chew chew chew, rule too. x

 

[wannaloose18stone]

You shouldnt feel bad about eating anything, it's all about a balanced diet. Nuts contain lots of good but they are fatty so just be sensible.

 

[cazbandy]

And some nuts are fattier than others.....

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Almonds[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Almonds are particularly nutritious, 100g contain 16.9g protein, 4.2mg iron, 250mg calcium, 20mg vitamin E, 3.1mg zinc and 0.92mg vitamin B2. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Brazils[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Brazils are high in fat, which causes them to go rancid very quickly, and protein. 100g of brazils contain 12g protein, 61g fat, 2.8mg iron, 180mg calcium, 4.2mg zinc. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Cashews[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]High in protein and carbohydrate, 100g cashews contain 17.2g protein, 60 micrograms vitamin A, 3.8mg iron. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Chestnuts[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]High in starch, but low in protein and fat, 100g chestnuts contain 36.6g carbohydrate, only 2g protein (the lowest of all nuts) and 2.7g fat. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Coconuts[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]100g fresh coconut contain 3.2g protein and 36g fat, dessicated contain 5.6g protein and 62g fat. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Hazels[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]100g hazel nuts contain 7.6g protein, and they are lower in fat than most other nuts. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Macadamia Nuts[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Low in carbohydrate, but quite high in fat, 100g Macadamia nuts contain 7g protein and 40mg calcium. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Peanuts[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]As they are usually inexpensive, they can be mixed with other kinds of nuts to bring down the cost, while still maintaining flavour and good nutrition. 100g peanuts contain 24.3g protein, 2mg iron and 3mg zinc. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Pecans[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]100g pecans contain 9.2g protein, a very high fat content of 71.2g, 130 micrograms vitamin A (also very high), 2.4mg iron and 73mg calcium. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Pine Nuts[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]100g pine nuts contain 14g protein. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Pistachios[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]100g pistachios contain 19.3g protein, 14mg iron, 140mg calcium. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Walnuts[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]High in fat, they go rancid very quickly and should be stored in the fridge or freezer. 100g walnuts contain 10.6g protein and 2.4mg iron. [/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Seeds[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Pumpkin[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]They are rich in protein, iron, zinc and phosphorous. 100g pumpkin seeds contain 29g protein, 11.2mg iron and 1144mg phosphorous. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Sesame[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]A good source of protein and calcium, 100g sesame seeds contain 26.4g protein, 12.6mg vitamin B3, 7.8mg iron, 131mg calcium and 10.3mg zinc. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Sunflower[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]A good source of potassium and phosphorous, 100g sunflower seeds also contain 24g protein and 7.1mg iron and 120mg calcium.[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=helvetica,arial][SIZE=-1]
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[wobbles]

Oh how cool, thanks so much for that, that's excellent.