Lesson learnt. Almonds are very calorific

[Sharron1]

Hi, An interesting observation, to manage the snacking urges I took to eating Almonds. I mean mountains of them at regular times during the day Delicious. But a couple of months ago I chipped my tooth on said delights, so until it could be repaired I decided to give up on the almonds. 6 weeks later tooth restored. I weighed myself and found I had lost 5 llbs. I knew almonds were calorific, but I was shocked. Although in fairness I had been told by the dietician to go easy. I am now back on the almonds but with a little more restraint. But, goodness are they are delicious.

 

[Vonny]

I'm with you there @Sharron1, well, all nuts really. I keep a packet of mixed nuts in my handbag for when I'm stuck in traffic, but may decide to ease back on them after your cautionary tale!

 

[Sharron1]

Tbh, it was more the chipped tooth and cost of dental treatment (not even the pain factor) that was the greater concern.

 

[Vonny]

Tbh, it was more the chipped tooth and cost of dental treatment (not even the pain factor) that was the greater concern.

It was the pork scratchings wot done my tooth!

 

[Sharron1]

OMG working out food menu with diabetes is bad enough and now having to think about teeth. Good luck with the pork scratchings

 

[Eddy Edson]

Almonds are my swing factor. If I don't think about how many I'm eating, I start putting on weight. If I count almonds, I lose it.

God I love almonds 🙂

 

[trophywench]

So do I love them BUT they are simply dreadful from a food miles POV amongst other things. I also love roasted pistachios, ditto cashews and unroasted pecans & walnuts.

 

[chaoticcar]

I coat my almonds in dark chocolate !
Carol

 

[Eddy Edson]

So do I love them BUT they are simply dreadful from a food miles POV amongst other things.

Depends where you are, of course! Mine come from about 7 miles away.

Anyway, I suspect that "food miles" is a marketing concept invented by first world farmers to help shut out cheaper producers in the developing world.

 

[Sharron1]

I coat my almonds in dark chocolate !
Carol

Ohhh. Sounds lovely. Enjoy

 

[nonethewiser]

Very moorish almonds, has to be salted. Good source of Omega 6.

 

[Sharron1]

I have to admit I am back on the almonds, but without such a vigorous crunch. As for the salt, that has been ditched. Ok BP, want to keep it that way, so I can avoid any conversations with my GP.