my new year's resolution is to eat one salad (at least) per day for as long as i can stand it.

i want to add nuts to my salad for a little extra crunch and flavor. which nuts are healthiest and/or the best for you? i realize they're fatty and high calorie, but i think they're the good fats. or are they?

1/5/2010 1:56:39 PM

they're a good fat... go with ones that are unsalted

i'm a big fan of pecans but i dunno if they're the healthiest

[Edited on January 5, 2010 at 1:58 PM. Reason : oh and i thought this thread was going to be about something completely different ]

1/5/2010 1:57:47 PM

deez

1/5/2010 1:57:51 PM

perhaps your question should be:

"how do i use the internet?"

1/5/2010 1:58:32 PM

i like walnuts, i'm pretty sure they are healthy for you

1/5/2010 1:58:40 PM

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"oh and i thought this thread was going to be about something completely different "

that is why i titled it as i did. i wanted maximum exposure!

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"perhaps your question should be: "how do i use the internet?""

duh, that's what i'm doing.

[Edited on January 5, 2010 at 1:59 PM. Reason : .]

1/5/2010 1:58:57 PM

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"deez"

hahaha

1/5/2010 1:59:13 PM

i love unsalted walnuts! they're kind of expensive but you can buy them in the produce area. they're great for salads!

1/5/2010 1:59:26 PM

almonds?

1/5/2010 1:59:29 PM

my immediate thoughts are sliced almonds or sunflower seeds - unsalted, of course.

i guess i was hoping someone already knew the answer to this question before googling to find the answer.

1/5/2010 2:01:08 PM

serious post:

walnuts

1/5/2010 2:02:34 PM

http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/05/06/29/if-you-are-nuts-about-health-try-the-top-6-healthiest-nuts.htm
According to this article: walnuts, almonds, cashews, pecans, Brazil, macadamia

http://www.dietivity.com/healthy-snacking-which-nuts-are-best/
This article lists nuts with nutrition info.

1/5/2010 2:03:44 PM

almond, pecans, sunflower seeds

i dunno about which one is healthiest though!

1/5/2010 2:03:55 PM

according to my book:

almonds
macadamias
cashews
unsalted peanuts

1/5/2010 2:07:15 PM

Cinnamon crusted pecans!

Also eat a salad of strawberries and baby spinach with vidalia onion poppyseed dressing...

It's probably one of the best and most simple salads I've ever eaten.

1/5/2010 2:07:25 PM

ibtdeez nuts

1/5/2010 2:08:03 PM

Almonds


^ too late

1/5/2010 2:09:33 PM

^^ yes, too late

and mmmm cashews are delish!!

[Edited on January 5, 2010 at 2:09 PM. Reason : .]

1/5/2010 2:09:37 PM

^meh. he just said deez

1/5/2010 2:11:10 PM

alright then, since i like sliced almonds and sunflower seeds, i think i'll go with those.

thanks TWW for mostly serious answers. i'm impressed

1/5/2010 2:14:12 PM

Oh and don't forget about.....













Deeeeznuts!

1/5/2010 2:16:16 PM

ooh i forgot about pine nuts!

and thanks for that link up there kadwackle, it talks about how to roast your nuts in the microwave

1/5/2010 2:16:48 PM

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"and thanks for that link up there kadwackle, it talks about how to roast your nuts in the microwave"

Excuse me?

1/5/2010 2:18:14 PM

1/5/2010 2:18:26 PM

^

^^TOAST

i meant toast
not roast

[Edited on January 5, 2010 at 2:18 PM. Reason : .]

1/5/2010 2:18:39 PM

Please dont roast nuts in the microwave.

Sheet pan, oven on 350, cook for like 5 minutes (depending on nuts)

Couldn't be any easier.

1/5/2010 2:18:55 PM

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"and thanks for that link up there kadwackle"

Excuse me?

1/5/2010 2:19:12 PM

^^eh, i figured the microwave would be easier than a pan. everytime i try to roast almonds i burn the shit out of them. i will try the oven

^khcadwal. duh.

[Edited on January 5, 2010 at 2:20 PM. Reason : .]

1/5/2010 2:19:57 PM

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"ALkatraz All American 7349 Posts user info edit post http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/05/06/29/if-you-are-nuts-about-health-try-the-top-6-healthiest-nuts.htm According to this article: walnuts, almonds, cashews, pecans, Brazil, macadamia http://www.dietivity.com/healthy-snacking-which-nuts-are-best/ This article lists nuts with nutrition info."

You're welcome though

[Edited on January 5, 2010 at 2:21 PM. Reason : -]

1/5/2010 2:20:43 PM

i think he put the link there thumper

[Edited on January 5, 2010 at 2:21 PM. Reason : i appreciate you and your contributions alki]

1/5/2010 2:21:10 PM

oh shit

my bad



thanks Alkie!!!

[Edited on January 5, 2010 at 2:21 PM. Reason : .]

1/5/2010 2:21:35 PM

Finally, the truth.

1/5/2010 2:22:20 PM

toasted pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)

1/5/2010 4:07:28 PM

oh yum, i love pumpkin seeds. ahaha i guess i just love nuts

1/5/2010 4:10:15 PM

Mayo Clinic lists almonds as one of the 10 super foods:

http://sweettater.wordpress.com/2009/09/17/mayo-clinics-10-superfoods/

1/5/2010 4:10:27 PM

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1/5/2010 4:11:02 PM

LOL at deez

1/5/2010 4:11:04 PM

my favorite treat for salads is dried cranberries

1/5/2010 4:11:35 PM

dried cranberries certainly are a "treat"

have you seen the sugar content of those damn things?

BlackDog, are you gonna post that in every thread?

1/5/2010 4:12:51 PM

i like pecan and walnut the best on a salad but to balance them out i add dried cranberries, craisins or raisins

1/5/2010 4:14:12 PM

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"BlackDog, are you gonna post that in every thread?"

Fuck yes, but check out this thread: http://www.brentroad.com/message_topic.aspx?topic=585291

1/5/2010 4:14:51 PM

i'm actually gonna roast some sliced almonds in the oven with a little garlic powder and cracked black pepper i think. gosh i can't wait. my salads are gonna be the BOMB yo.

1/5/2010 4:16:27 PM

I'll give you some chin nuts. They only cum salted though.

1/5/2010 4:19:58 PM

And only available in packs of 2.

1/5/2010 4:21:01 PM

1/5/2010 4:22:14 PM

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"And only available in packs of 2."

USUALLY

1/5/2010 4:22:52 PM

Occasionally you'll get gyped and there will only be one in there. They're stingy though, you practically NEVER get one with 3 in there.

[Edited on January 5, 2010 at 4:25 PM. Reason : *]

1/5/2010 4:24:44 PM

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"I'll give you some chin nuts. They only cum salted though."

there are no such things as "chin nuts". You just have a dick in your mouf!

1/5/2010 4:25:58 PM

if you get a third one ,it's usually cancerous.

1/5/2010 4:27:08 PM

I am sure your question has been answered in the 48 posts so far, but in case it is full of 'nuts' jokes:

Almonds
Walnuts
Macadamias
Brazil nuts
Cashews

And yes, the main fat in them is monounsaturated fat, just as in olives/olive oil, and avocados. (good for your heart, etc, even in very large quantities)

1/5/2010 5:39:28 PM