Absolutely! While it's true that nuts have a naturally-high fat content, it's usually the "good" type of fat. Plus nuts are high in fiber, protein, and contain many vitamins and minerals. As long as you keep an eye on portion size, nuts can be a tasty and nutritious part of your diet.
Try these tips for incorporating nuts into your diet:
Nuts (raw, shelled, 1 oz) | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Fiber | Protein |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Almonds | 164 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 6 |
Brazil Nuts | 190 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
Cashews | 157 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 5 |
Hazelnuts | 178 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
Macadamias | 204 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Peanuts | 161 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
Pecans | 196 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Pine Nuts | 191 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
Pistachios | 158 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 6 |
Walnuts | 183 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 4 |