The Rite Bite Blog

Nuts have a terrible reputation in comparison to other “health” foods due to their high calorie and high fat content. When I recommend nuts as a desirable and healthful snack alternative, clients often exclaim, “ Aren’t nuts high in calories AND fat?”! It is true that nuts are high in fat and thus calories, but their health benefit outweigh their caloric load. I personally eat a cup, yes a whole cup (albeit an oversized portion), of whole roasted almonds almost daily. (more…)