Peanuts while Cutting?

**BigZeke** · 01-24-2006, 12:50 AM

My mom bought some dry roasted peanuts, salted unfortunatly and I was wondering if these would be bad to take while cutting, aside from the sodium

Serving = 1/4 cup

Calories = 280
Fat = 22g
Sat. Fat = 4.5g
Carbs = 7g
Fiber = 2g
Protein = 14g
Sodium = 300mg

**warriors** · 01-24-2006, 12:55 AM

As long as it fits into your daily caloric needs than yes. Plus nuts have good fats in them so that's always helpful during a cut.

htxred · 01-24-2006, 01:50 AM

peanuts all the time!! year round! no dice on the salted part though. unsalted ftw!

**Sixpack** · 01-24-2006, 10:39 AM

Almonds, peanuts, walnuts, natural almond butter or natural Pb are all very good choices cutting or bulking.

**skelooth** · 01-24-2006, 01:15 PM

I will go ahead and say how *I* feel on the topic of peanuts, especially for snacking.

Peanuts, while delicious and contain healthy fat... do not contain EFAs (walnuts contain Omega 3s making them a superior choice). My real gripe though is that peanuts (and nuts in general) are EXTREMELY high in calories.

Serving = 1/4 cup
Calories = 280

1/4 cup is not very big. Theoretically you *can* use them as a snack but if you're not careful you can eat your way into a caloric surplus in a matter of minutes. I personally use nuts as portions of my meals while cutting ketogenically.

DJohnson · 01-24-2006, 01:17 PM

Salted is fine. Water weight is healthy if you don't mind having it.

The only reason I usually get unsalted almonds is so they don't coat them all in some kind of oil. Really though no big difference.

**BigZeke** · 01-24-2006, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by skelooth

I will go ahead and say how *I* feel on the topic of peanuts, especially for snacking.

Peanuts, while delicious and contain healthy fat... do not contain EFAs (walnuts contain Omega 3s making them a superior choice). My real gripe though is that peanuts (and nuts in general) are EXTREMELY high in calories.

Serving = 1/4 cup
Calories = 280

1/4 cup is not very big. Theoretically you *can* use them as a snack but if you're not careful you can eat your way into a caloric surplus in a matter of minutes. I personally use nuts as portions of my meals while cutting ketogenically.

Peanuts are the only type of "nut" (I know they're legumes) that I like. I hate walnuts, almonds, macadamias and etc...

**warriors** · 01-24-2006, 06:58 PM

Pecans are good but they are expensive. Luckily for me i have two big pecan tree's in my backyard

**DJSTARER** · 01-24-2006, 07:37 PM

if ur really cutting hardcore, ur better off with EFA's from an oily fish or supplement. THe reason for this is to avoid a nutrient clash. There isn't necessarily a problem with mixing nutrients, its only that carbs and protein are at a premium during a cut.

That is, if I'm going to go with some fat, I want JUST FAT and then my protein.

**skelooth** · 01-25-2006, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BigZeke

Peanuts are the only type of "nut" (I know they're legumes) that I like. I hate walnuts, almonds, macadamias and etc...

I think no salt added cottage cheese tastes like ass, and eating tuna right out of the can is down right rancid.... but I still do it

KingOfChaos · 01-26-2006, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by skelooth

I think no salt added cottage cheese tastes like ass, and eating tuna right out of the can is down right rancid.... but I still do it

The taste of food should be secondary in its importance...eating for taste is what made a lot of us fat asses in the first place.

**skelooth** · 01-26-2006, 02:17 PM

yeah that's something I 100% agree with. The level you practice it is dependent on 'where you came from', but I know for me I have to refrain from eating from flavor. The minute I eat for flavor I find myself binging.

Ihateeveryone · 04-01-2006, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BigZeke

Peanuts are the only type of "nut" (I know they're legumes) that I like. I hate walnuts, almonds, macadamias and etc...

Hidden Seinfeld reference?

**NYCmitch25** · 04-01-2006, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skelooth

I will go ahead and say how *I* feel on the topic of peanuts, especially for snacking.

Peanuts, while delicious and contain healthy fat... do not contain EFAs (walnuts contain Omega 3s making them a superior choice). My real gripe though is that peanuts (and nuts in general) are EXTREMELY high in calories.

Serving = 1/4 cup
Calories = 280

1/4 cup is not very big. Theoretically you *can* use them as a snack but if you're not careful you can eat your way into a caloric surplus in a matter of minutes. I personally use nuts as portions of my meals while cutting ketogenically.

well put Skel

**Grunt76** · 04-01-2006, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by skelooth

yeah that's something I 100% agree with. The level you practice it is dependent on 'where you came from', but I know for me I have to refrain from eating from flavor. The minute I eat for flavor I find myself binging.

Is it coincidence that we are both named Patrick and agree on so much? My friends sometimes ask me how I can eat canned tuna with pineapple tidbits. (My "all-cans snack"

) "Eating for the nutrients" is something bodybuilders and dogs seem to have in common.

Fat, unlike carbs, is an essential nutrient. You can live without any carbs just fine. Without any fat, you D-I-E. Same with protein. How many people run into major dieting problems, unable to lose bodyfat and you look at their diets and they're like 0.1% fat, running a 1000cal deficit... Bottom line, fat is good while cutting. Skelooth will agree, I'll bet :p

**skelooth** · 04-01-2006, 04:59 PM

I agree entirely :bigthumbu

Coincidence.... or perhaps long lost bros?

and you're right... people tend to "drop their jaws" when they see me eating tuna out of the can LOL...

**BigZeke** · 04-02-2006, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ihateeveryone

Hidden Seinfeld reference?

No, "3rd Rock from the Sun"

Ihateeveryone · 07-09-2006, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigZeke

No, "3rd Rock from the Sun"

That show sucks balls. If you watch it, so do you

01-24-2006, 12:50 AM	#1
BigZeke Bringing Lat Flares Back Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hell Raisin' and Girl Chasin' Posts: 2,282 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 69	Peanuts while Cutting? My mom bought some dry roasted peanuts, salted unfortunatly and I was wondering if these would be bad to take while cutting, aside from the sodium Serving = 1/4 cup Calories = 280 Fat = 22g Sat. Fat = 4.5g Carbs = 7g Fiber = 2g Protein = 14g Sodium = 300mg

01-24-2006, 12:55 AM	#2
warriors The world is yours Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,134 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 29	As long as it fits into your daily caloric needs than yes. Plus nuts have good fats in them so that's always helpful during a cut. __________________ Not Around...

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01-24-2006, 01:15 PM	#5
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 8,041 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 160	I will go ahead and say how I feel on the topic of peanuts, especially for snacking. Peanuts, while delicious and contain healthy fat... do not contain EFAs (walnuts contain Omega 3s making them a superior choice). My real gripe though is that peanuts (and nuts in general) are EXTREMELY high in calories. Serving = 1/4 cup Calories = 280 1/4 cup is not very big. Theoretically you can use them as a snack but if you're not careful you can eat your way into a caloric surplus in a matter of minutes. I personally use nuts as portions of my meals while cutting ketogenically. __________________

01-24-2006, 01:17 PM	#6
DJohnson IMPC Contestant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 964 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 44	Salted is fine. Water weight is healthy if you don't mind having it. The only reason I usually get unsalted almonds is so they don't coat them all in some kind of oil. Really though no big difference. __________________ Age: 21 Height: 5'10.5" Mar, 2001: 135lbs @ ~14% Nov, 2004: 245lbs @ ~40% Feb, 2006: 188lbs @ 20.1% - Hydrostatic Tested Dec, 2006: 168lbs @ 5.5% - 7 Point Caliper Tested BULKING FOR A LONG TIME NOW Long Term Goal: Over 200lbs @ 8%

01-24-2006, 01:50 AM	#3
htxred Pro Stature Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: houston Posts: 227 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	peanuts all the time!! year round! no dice on the salted part though. unsalted ftw!

01-24-2006, 06:58 PM	#8
warriors The world is yours Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,134 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 29	Pecans are good but they are expensive. Luckily for me i have two big pecan tree's in my backyard __________________ Not Around...

01-24-2006, 07:37 PM	#9
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 3,979 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 113	if ur really cutting hardcore, ur better off with EFA's from an oily fish or supplement. THe reason for this is to avoid a nutrient clash. There isn't necessarily a problem with mixing nutrients, its only that carbs and protein are at a premium during a cut. That is, if I'm going to go with some fat, I want JUST FAT and then my protein. __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

01-26-2006, 02:17 PM	#12
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 8,041 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 160	yeah that's something I 100% agree with. The level you practice it is dependent on 'where you came from', but I know for me I have to refrain from eating from flavor. The minute I eat for flavor I find myself binging. __________________

04-01-2006, 04:59 PM	#16
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 8,041 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 160	I agree entirely :bigthumbu Coincidence.... or perhaps long lost bros? and you're right... people tend to "drop their jaws" when they see me eating tuna out of the can LOL... __________________