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Default Why am I craving nuts?


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

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> Nuts are good for you. Almonds have a great nutritional profile.
>
> Peanuts aren't nuts.


I seem to be craving pistachios more than peanuts. Although I like the
novely of cracking the peanut shells.


W. Pooh (AKA Winnie P.)