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Default Why am I craving nuts?

On Feb 7, 12:31*pm, "Christopher M." > wrote:
> "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?

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> >> Or because they stay fresher in their shell, kind of like a snack
> >> pack of cookies?

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> >> Or the fat?

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> >>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.

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> > Peanuts aren't nuts.

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> I seem to be craving pistachios more than peanuts. Although I like the
> novely of cracking the peanut shells.
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> W. Pooh (AKA Winnie P.)


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