Christopher M. wrote:
> I've been eating pistachios, in the shell, lately. Also some in-shell
> peanuts.
>
> I'm really craving them.
>
> I wonder if I'm craving the vitamins or omega-3 oils in the nuts?
>
> Or maybe I"m craving the salt?
>
> Or because their roasted?
>
> Or because they stay fresher in their shell, kind of like a snack
> pack of cookies?
>
> Or the fat?
>
> http://caloriecount.about.com/forums/foods/craving-nuts
>
>
> W. Pooh (AKA Winnie P.)

Nuts are good for you. Almonds have a great nutritional profile.

Peanuts aren't nuts.

Roasting brings out the flavor - I regularly buy almonds, peanuts, and
cashews already dry-roasted.

I don't think anyone craves vitamins or omega-3's - what do those things
taste like? I think you can crave salt, and fat.

-S-