How many nuts and seeds should I eat a day?

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asked Dec 17, 2020 in Other-Food Drink by Lupinthewolf (780 points)
How many nuts and seeds should I eat a day?

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answered Nov 25, 2021 by myouse (730 points)
To get the health benefits of nuts and seeds it's recommended that you eat between an ounce or 28 grams of nuts or seeds per day.

This is equal to about as much nuts and seeds that would fit in the palm of your hand.

And they can be a mixture of nuts or a handful of one kind, like almonds.

Of course you can eat more nuts and seeds if you want too.

Nuts are also extremely energy dense (calories per gram) compared to other protein-rich foods, so they do need to be eaten in moderation.

Hence why one serve per day seems to be the magic number.”

Mounting evidence suggests that eating nuts and seeds daily can lower your risk of diabetes and heart disease and may even lengthen your life.

If your idea of healthy eating was formed a few decades ago, it may be hard to shake the notion that you should avoid nuts, which are high in calories and fat.

Also, you can certainly eat too many seeds.

Because they contain a concentrated source of fat and calories, it is best to enjoy them in small amounts—one-eighth to one-quarter cup, three or four times a week.

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