So Ive been trying to eat 2 tbspn's of unsalted peanuts as a source of healthy fats. The problem is, I dont know why, I have a hard time controlling my portions. When I eat peanuts I get these urges to eat more, and end up taking in more than I should.

Is having a bit of olive oil on wheat toast an acceptable alternative for a healthy fat?

Thanks.

I don't know if my answer is technically correct, but ... I don't think so. It seems to me that eating "raw" oil can't be as healthy as eating a fat that's "built into" a complete package (the peanut). It could just be a mental barrier here, but it doesn't seem right to me.

In terms of controlling portions, I have that issue sometimes (and used to have it a lot). One thing to try is just measure out the nuts and then put the rest away. Then you don't have the canister sitting in front of you. Another thing to try is the rubber band on wrist where you have a rubber band on your wrist and every time you're about to cheat you snap it. My mom was a psychiatric nurse and she would recommend that to OCD patients (and has recommended it to me at times). Another thing to try, if those don't work, would be the standard things like brushing your teeth (I never want to eat after that), drinking a glass of water to fill you up, or chew sugar-free gum.

I don't know if my answer is technically correct, but ... I don't think so. It seems to me that eating "raw" oil can't be as healthy as eating a fat that's "built into" a complete package (the peanut). It could just be a mental barrier here, but it doesn't seem right to me.


Of course you can eat "raw" oil. Both peanuts and olive oil contain relatively high levels of monounsaturated fat, but peanuts also have a large percentage of omega 6 fatty acids compared to olive oil, which may make olive oil superior, depending on your overall diet. Just make sure you get extra virgin and don't use it for cooking since extra virgin olive oil has a low smoke point. You can also use canola oil.

Of course you can eat "raw" oil. Both peanuts and olive oil contain relatively high levels of monounsaturated fat, but peanuts also have a large percentage of omega 6 fatty acids compared to olive oil, which may make olive oil superior, depending on your overall diet. Just make sure you get extra virgin and don't use it for cooking since extra virgin olive oil has a low smoke point. You can also use canola oil.


Good answer. Olive oil (http://whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=132) also has some good antioxidants as well. Cooking it does away with a lot of the antioxidants, so using some raw extra virgin olive oil on your veggies or salad is a good idea.

There are a lot of healthy oils. I also use regular olive oil, canola, peanut, or sesame when cooking in higher heat, and flax seed oil when I'm not cooking the oil. Virgin coconut oil is also healthy.

And of course, don't forget your fish oil.

Olive and canola are your best bets because of their omega 3 to omega 6 FA ratios. A slightly more expensive but still awesome oil to consider is avocado oil which is loaded with healthy fats! I have exactly the same issue with any kind of nut that you do. For some reason I can't control myself around anything that is honey roasted...So I just stay away lol.

THanks a lot guys for your advice!