Nut diet: how nuts help you lose weight

Almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios, cashews, and other nut varieties are not only delicious but also extremely healthy. Many people enjoy them, though those who follow a weight-loss diet often avoid nuts because of their high calorie content. In reality, this is a mistake. Adding nuts to your daily diet can actually help you lose weight and prevent the lost pounds from returning.

The foundation of a nut diet for weight loss is a balanced intake of nutrients and replenishment of essential fatty acids.

The most popular nut diets

There are many diet programs based on almonds, walnuts, pine nuts, peanuts, and other nuts. The most effective and easy-to-follow options include:

• 3-Day Nut Diet. Every day you eat 50 g of any nuts, 100 g of white meat or fish fillet (boiled or baked), plus 2 tomatoes and 2 cucumbers. Beverages: unsweetened tea or herbal infusions (mint, lemon balm, thyme, raspberry leaves, or linden blossom). No sugar, salt, animal fats, sweets, or pastries allowed;
• 5-Day Nut Diet. Similar to the 3-day version, but you can also add 250 g of low-fat kefir or unsweetened yogurt daily. Even if you follow it for only 3 days, you can lose 1–1.5 kg (depending on your starting weight and physical activity);

To maintain a healthy metabolism and support digestion, you can arrange nut fasting days 1–2 times per week. During the day, consume 100 g of almonds, cashews, peanuts, or other nuts with unsweetened tea or still mineral water.

Important: Because nuts are rich in fiber, fatty acids, and plant proteins, the nut diet is not suitable for diabetics or those with gastrointestinal diseases during flare-ups. Also, make sure you are not allergic to nuts before starting a nut-based weight loss plan.

Benefits of a nut diet

Compared to restrictive diets or fasting, nut-based diets do not cause weakness or constant hunger. Another advantage is convenience: nuts require no special preparation, making it easy to follow the diet at work or school.

Unlike many low-calorie diets, a nut diet keeps your hair, skin, and nails healthy, thanks to the abundance of fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals found in almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, and walnuts.

Organic nuts from CraftOil – the perfect choice for healthy eating

CraftOil, a producer of natural cold-pressed oils, offers a wide selection of healthy products: premium oils, organic nuts, seeds, and nut flours milled on certified equipment.

Our catalog includes: sweet almonds, fresh peanuts, cashews, hazelnuts, apricot kernels rich in natural amygdalin. All CraftOil nuts are harvested in eco-friendly regions and are free from preservatives and pesticides. They are perfect for weight-loss diets, healthy snacking, or making cold-pressed «living» oils.

To learn more about each variety and choose the best option for your goals, leave a request on our website – our consultants will be happy to help.