almonds are not ok?

johndela1 · Post by **johndela1** » Wed 05 Apr 2006 03:59

Just want to make sure I'm reading right.

Almonds are not something ideal to eat?

Arn't they nuts? The book says they inhibit serotonin production.

I was under the assumption that nuts in general where good.

CurlyGirl · Post by **CurlyGirl** » Wed 05 Apr 2006 11:04

Hi John,

I personally don't seem to have a problem eating almonds, mood-wise, though I don't doubt Wai's advice that they are not optimal foods for serotonin composition - perhaps I am just eating plenty of foods that ARE optimal, and I therefore don't notice any 'downswings' when I eat almonds. The only thing I (and many others) have to watch out for is that I shell the nuts myself and eat them very FRESH. Otherwise they are bound to have been shelled in a factory that uses either heat or freezing cold to crack the nuts, which denatures the protein and can cause acne and cellulite. As with most things on this diet, you need to experiment and see what works for you... but if you are concerned with securing an almost-perfect source of protein and essential fats, then brazil nuts are definitely tops!

Post by **Oscar** » Wed 05 Apr 2006 13:00

CurlyGirl is right. Yes, almonds are nuts, so you could eat them. And no, they're not the ideal nut to consume.

PepperPip · Post by **PepperPip** » Thu 12 Jul 2007 03:45

Hmm.. so are almonds taken out of there shell or do they always look like that?

Post by **Oscar** » Thu 12 Jul 2007 11:18

It depends.

avo · Post by **avo** » Sun 22 Jul 2007 02:58

Don't forget... all almonds out of California are pasturized! Even if the label says 'raw'

avo · Post by **avo** » Sun 22 Jul 2007 03:00

Actually, I am unsure whether they are already being pasteurized or if that change will take effect later.

PepperPip · Post by **PepperPip** » Sun 22 Jul 2007 07:17

Is pasteurized bad what does that mean?
I jest bought trader Joe's raw organic almonds are those good?

YouTube · Post by **RRM** » Sun 22 Jul 2007 18:51

Wikipedia:

Pasteurization (or pasteurisation) is the process of heating liquids for the purpose of destroying viruses and harmful organisms such as bacteria, protozoa, molds, and yeasts.

That heat involves cooking. Not intensively, but cooking nevertheless.

PepperPip · Post by **PepperPip** » Sun 22 Jul 2007 20:35

Ooo ok so pasturized is definately not ok.