{"id":40824,"date":"2025-11-16T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/?p=40824"},"modified":"2025-11-13T09:43:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T07:43:33","slug":"chym-korysni-horikhy-craftoil-i-chomu-ikh-varto-vzhyvaty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/en\/oils-en\/chym-korysni-horikhy-craftoil-i-chomu-ikh-varto-vzhyvaty\/","title":{"rendered":"Nuts and weight gain: the most common myths"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cashews, almonds, peanuts, pistachios, walnuts, Brazil nuts, and other varieties are delicious but quite high in calories. Because of this, they are often mistakenly considered \u00abunhealthy\u00bb or \u00abfattening\u00bb. In fact, there are many myths about nuts and weight control that prevent people from enjoying these nutritious foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common misconceptions about nuts<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The first and most widespread myth is that nuts cause weight gain. In reality, this is completely untrue. Studies conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture have shown that about 20% of the calories in almonds and walnuts are not absorbed by the body and pass through the digestive system unused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nutritionist and dietitian Grace Kingswell concluded that since the human body doesn\u2019t use all the fats from nuts, they don\u2019t contribute to the accumulation of subcutaneous fat like many other high-calorie foods do. The proteins and fiber in nuts provide a lasting feeling of fullness, helping to prevent overeating and thus support healthy weight management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another misconception is that nuts are merely a snack. In fact, the recommended daily serving of nuts for an adult is about 30 grams (a handful). Cashews, almonds, and other types are best consumed with berries, fruits, yogurt, or kefir. Drying and soaking nuts improves digestion, while roasting them turns them into tasty but almost useless snack foods with minimal nutritional value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A third myth claims that nuts can be stored indefinitely, especially walnuts in shells. However, nuts are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which oxidize over time. Cashews, almonds, and pistachios retain their beneficial properties and flavor for only a few months. Walnuts can be stored for up to one year, and walnut kernels \u2014 no longer than six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many healthy lifestyle (wellness) enthusiasts believe that eating nuts every day increases cholesterol. In fact, this is false: cholesterol levels rise when the body lacks protein, since proteins help bind and metabolize cholesterol. That\u2019s why plant proteins and unsaturated fatty acids from nuts are essential for any diet aimed at reducing \u201cbad\u201d cholesterol and supporting heart health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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