Here is an intersting article on the high levels of Omega 6 Almonds have, and a suggestion we echo, only eat nuts you have to shell yourself. It will help prevent overeating nuts. There are certain nuts that are a better choice too.
Diane Sanfilippo: Paleo Nutritionist | Food Allergies | Gluten Free | Crossfit Nutrition: For the Love of Almonds (and Some Omega 3/6 Fats T...: "Nutty delights. I used to LOVE roasted almonds and wouldn't touch the raw ones, but when you know better you can do better. Oh, almonds! ..."
Here is the break down on each nut and how much Omega 6 and Omega 3 they have, remember Omega 3 we want, Omega 6 we limit our consumption of. Highlighted you will find the better choices for nuts according to their Omega values:
Nut Omega 6 Omega 3
Acorns 4.6 0
Almonds 12.21 0
Beechnut 18.39 1.7
Brazilnut 20.54 .04
Butternut 33.73 8.72
Cashew 7.78 .06
Chestnut * .44 .05
Coconut * .37 0
Ginko Nut *.58 .02
Hazelnut 7.83 .09
Hickory nut 20.62 1.05
Macadamia * 1.30 .21*
Pecan 20.63 .99
Pine nut 33.20 .11
Pistachio 13.20 .25
Walnut 38.09 9.08
This was taken from the link below:
http://www.thepaleodiet.com/nutritional_tools/nuts_table.html
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