Watch those Nuts

Nuts are a nutrition superstar, but not for the individual who wants to succeed on a weight loss plan. Nuts are packed with protein and the good kind of fat (monounsaturated), as well as a hard to get nutrient, vitamin E. Unfortunately, nuts are a real calorie killer. A cup of nuts have a whopping 800-900 calories, while a cup of popcorn has only 50 calories, and a cup of raw vegetables has only 25 calories! Nuts are definitely a healthy addition to the diet, but make sure to keep your portions very small!

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