Is there a downside to eating Almonds?

[Ice]

So I'm home for break and I'm rummaging through my house to find something to eat. My choices aren't great health wise until I stumble upon a giant bag of unsalted almonds from Cosco. Curiously I check out the health facts:

-Low in Saturated Fat, High in Poly/Monosaturated Fat
-No Sodium
-High Fiber
-High Protein
-Very little bad carbs

So tell me health experts, is there anything I should be worried about when I eat too many almonds? I mean, they seems too good... they taste good and are good for you.

Thanks for entertaining my random post.

[Strike For The South]

I guess not, I was going to say salt but they are unsalted.

So,,,,,HAVE FUN

[drone]

The skin gets stuck in your teeth. Aside from that, you should be good to go.

[Togakure]

Good eatin'. I enjoy them, have been buying the unsalted "baker's" bags for snacking for ages now. Cheaper, and as the OP wrote, not many downsides. Moderation is still good, as they do contain a bit o' fat. Mmm, now I want some.

[quadalpha]

What does cyanide smell of?

[Tellos Athenaios]

Cyanide? Got to eat *a lot* of almonds before that will become a problem... by that time you'll be wondering why you can no longer get out through the door to buy some more almonds.

[Motep]

Cyanide? Got to eat *a lot* of almonds before that will become a problem... by that time you'll be wondering why you can no longer get out through the door to buy some more almonds.

And would the cyanide really be what kills you in this event?

[The Stranger]

sharing them. with me!

[Motep]

sharing them. with me!

I can see how this would to his death

[Fragony]

Keeps amazing me that people watch the back for calories and fibers and various fats, the human body is no rolex clockwork just eat what tastes good and don't worry so much, unless you want to become a superhero of course but that's kinda gay. Health specialists should be shot on sight, total bull

[Ice]

Keeps amazing me that people watch the back for calories and fibers and various fats, the human body is no rolex clockwork just eat what tastes good and don't worry so much, unless you want to become a superhero of course but that's kinda gay. Health specialists should be shot on sight, total bull

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[PershsNhpios]

I agree with the Dutch on this matter.

If you are worried about the fat content of almonds and you are under the age of sixty, perhaps you should consider such exercises as 'standing', 'elevation of the elbow above desk level' or other strenuous physical participation in the human race.

[a completely inoffensive name]

Keeps amazing me that people watch the back for calories and fibers and various fats, the human body is no rolex clockwork just eat what tastes good and don't worry so much, unless you want to become a superhero of course but that's kinda gay. Health specialists should be shot on sight, total bull

I agree with this statement, then again it is one of the few statements from Fragony I actually understand.

[Ice]

I agree with this statement, then again it is one of the few statements from Fragony I actually understand.

I guess I'll bite. So eating a double cheeseburger from McDonalds or a handful of almonds doesn't make a difference? Eating a pound of butter or a salad is the same thing? Either one will have the same effect on your body in the short term? I'm not following.

[Tellos Athenaios]

Of course it makes a difference. But the difference is only relevant if your diet is so messed up to begin with that it actually matters what you eat.
Your body amortises its dietary needs: that you need 2500 calories or something today doesn't mean you'll die when you take only 1500. That you need 2500 doesn't mean your body will suddenly inflate to triple its normal size when you have a hefty Christmas dinner .... All those “health” things with food are like that assuming your body is in halfway working order.

As a result healthy people get a varied diet without even trying, just like people simply stop eating when they've had enough. Hence, to simply eat what you like is actually the sane thing to do, assuming what you like amounts to a reasonably healthy over the long term. Picky eaters is another issue entirely: that's a psychological/brain issue.

[Beskar]

Picky eaters is another issue entirely: that's a psychological/brain issue.

Not entirely. In some cases it is, but because you don't like Brussel Sprouts (which a sane person wouldn't since the 'bad taste' is to prevent you eating them in the first place) doesn't mean you are a picky eater.

I dislike baked beans and peas, and I don't like my food cooked in certain ways. It isn't because I am a picky eater, they just taste horrible. On the otherhand, I have a broad taste pallet and eat many things a 'normal person' wouldn't look at, such as calamari.

Also, gravy is a disgrace to a good Sunday roast, because it ruins the Roasties and Yorkshire puddings, and it is used to cover up the bad/over cooking of the roast meat, as a good roast is succulent, the bad roast is very dry. On that point about roasts, it should be mandatory to slap anyone who goes "it is only dry because you don't have gravy on it", especially because the meat is still 'dry' and tough in texture, but now it is covered in gravy.

[Ice]

Of course it makes a difference. But the difference is only relevant if your diet is so messed up to begin with that it actually matters what you eat.
Your body amortises its dietary needs: that you need 2500 calories or something today doesn't mean you'll die when you take only 1500. That you need 2500 doesn't mean your body will suddenly inflate to triple its normal size when you have a hefty Christmas dinner .... All those “health” things with food are like that assuming your body is in halfway working order.

As a result healthy people get a varied diet without even trying, just like people simply stop eating when they've had enough. Hence, to simply eat what you like is actually the sane thing to do, assuming what you like amounts to a reasonably healthy over the long term. Picky eaters is another issue entirely: that's a psychological/brain issue.

That's a pretty big if. In the situation you described, I'd agree. However, the vast majority of people do not do this. Therefore checking nutritional information is often a good idea.

[Strike For The South]

Not all of us simply want to be normal, I know ICE has fitness goals and I commend him for that.

The rest of you are wrong but that's par for the course with threads like these

[Tellos Athenaios]

Not entirely.

Picky eaters isn't about liking/disliking certain kinds of food and therefore avoiding them. It's basically when you push that to superlative levels.

[PershsNhpios]

The rest of us are wrong, says Mr. 252lbs (114~kg).

[Strike For The South]

The rest of us are wrong, says Mr. 252lbs (114~kg).

Correct, your memorzation and reading comprehension are really coming along.

Would you like a gold star son?

I also seem to recall you are one of the many members who has sent me a pm about trying to gain muscle.

There are few things om this forum I don't vaule other peoples opinoins on, weights and food are two of those things. Outside of a few members the rest of your combined knowledge is about as usefull to me as a dry well

[PershsNhpios]

'Tis correct Strike, and I still value your advice - I am currently 75.4kg and rapidly en route to 80kg, with little to no fat.
My body breaks from growth for a few months, and then suddenly advances further. If I reach this weight by February 2011, I will have in two years gained 20kg of little other than muscle without neglecting other important interests in my life.
This means much for me, as weight and mass are not simply aesthetic, but a great boon as a qualification in working life - especially here rurally. Physical attractiveness is the least advantage.

You were one of the many catalysts of this, which is truly wonderful because it is perhaps the only event on this or any other forum which has transferred itself into my actual physical life.

You should know that I respect your knowledge very much and that I do understand what disappointment and disgust you must feel at not being in a prime of physical condition, because I have experienced the very same in other studies which I am well advanced in.

For me, the breakthrough occurred when I stopped taking the interest (and myself, my own ability in that interest) so seriously, and found other arts to be zealous within - returning to my old favourite thereafter allowed me to begin relaxed, make progress, and more so - really enjoy it as I did when I first started.

You don't need to hear any of this as advice, and for all I know you don't need advice - I am sorry that I hurt or insulted you and I want to show sincerity - none of which was present in my other post.

Merry Christmas, Strike!

[Beskar]

There are few things om this forum I don't vaule other peoples opinoins on, weights and food are two of those things. Outside of a few members the rest of your combined knowledge is about as usefull to me as a dry well

I know the feeling, especially when the word 'socialism' comes up.

[a completely inoffensive name]

I don't particularly care too much about eating as healthy as I should. I like to dream that by the time I am 55 or 60, stem cells will replace my crap organs at an affordable price and nanobots will scrub my veins/arteries clean of clogs at my yearly check up. I realized this is moronic however, I should still treat my body better.

[The Stranger]

I guess I'll bite. So eating a double cheeseburger from McDonalds or a handful of almonds doesn't make a difference? Eating a pound of butter or a salad is the same thing? Either one will have the same effect on your body in the short term? I'm not following.

if u eat a pound of butter ur an idiot... nothing is wasted there XD

[The Stranger]

Of course it makes a difference. But the difference is only relevant if your diet is so messed up to begin with that it actually matters what you eat.
Your body amortises its dietary needs: that you need 2500 calories or something today doesn't mean you'll die when you take only 1500. That you need 2500 doesn't mean your body will suddenly inflate to triple its normal size when you have a hefty Christmas dinner .... All those “health” things with food are like that assuming your body is in halfway working order.

As a result healthy people get a varied diet without even trying, just like people simply stop eating when they've had enough. Hence, to simply eat what you like is actually the sane thing to do, assuming what you like amounts to a reasonably healthy over the long term. Picky eaters is another issue entirely: that's a psychological/brain issue.

i can be considered a picky eater but that is because i absolutely hate bitterness. i cant stand it. so anything that is bitter i wont eat it. if that is a psychological issue than everything is :P

[The Stranger]

Not entirely. In some cases it is, but because you don't like Brussel Sprouts (which a sane person wouldn't since the 'bad taste' is to prevent you eating them in the first place) doesn't mean you are a picky eater.

I dislike baked beans and peas, and I don't like my food cooked in certain ways. It isn't because I am a picky eater, they just taste horrible. On the otherhand, I have a broad taste pallet and eat many things a 'normal person' wouldn't look at, such as calamari.

Also, gravy is a disgrace to a good Sunday roast, because it ruins the Roasties and Yorkshire puddings, and it is used to cover up the bad/over cooking of the roast meat, as a good roast is succulent, the bad roast is very dry. On that point about roasts, it should be mandatory to slap anyone who goes "it is only dry because you don't have gravy on it", especially because the meat is still 'dry' and tough in texture, but now it is covered in gravy.

calamari is absolutely delicious and the people that dont eat them are usually below 16 or sumthing :P

[Fragony]

i can be considered a picky eater but that is because i absolutely hate bitterness. i cant stand it. so anything that is bitter i wont eat it. if that is a psychological issue than everything is :P

When food doesn't taste good to you it probably isn't good for you. I hate sweet food myself, never eat candy, chocolate, pie etc, never drink soda, my idea of a desert is a cheese-plate. The only sweet stuff I eat is fruit.

[The Stranger]

When food doesn't taste good to you it probably isn't good for you. I hate sweet food myself, never eat candy, chocolate, pie etc, never drink soda, my idea of a desert is a cheese-plate. The only sweet stuff I eat is fruit.

not always though. chocolate tastes like heaven but i have a mild allergy for it... i get alot of zits from it, sometimes as fast as an hour after i ate it :S its nothing serious though, i wont die from it :P