Roasted Nuts vs. Raw

**xenithon** · 07-31-2004, 04:06 AM

Hi All,

Starting to incorporate some new things for some variety and taste in the diet, one of which is healthy nuts as a change from flax/olive/grapeseed oil.

The main ones I eat are almonds. Macadamias and walnuts cause problems with my skin so I keep away from them. Are cashews a good source of EFA's or should I stick just to almonds?

Anyways that is a separate question. My main one is if there is a difference between raw and roasted nuts. I am NOT TALKING ABOUT HONEY ROASTED or those seasoned with tons of salt and MSG and junk like that. I mean the all-natural air-roasted unsalted varieties. Mostly I will even buy them raw and roast them myself in the oven for 5-10 minutes. My main concern is the health benefits - does the roasting affect/degrade the EFA's in the nuts?

Thanks,
X

**Cry0smate** · 07-31-2004, 06:08 AM

Honestly I don't see how roasting can hurt the nv of almonds. Just make sure that you only roast them for about 5-7 mins @ 350 and let them cool completley. Only roast a few days worth at a time also.

Personally I think that cashews are TOO fatty, but it just depends on what you are doing.

**doctorcc** · 07-31-2004, 09:23 AM

The best nut (one you could even live on) is the raw almond. It is not only contains enough energy to power your body, it also has high amounts of Vit E, magnesium, calcium, and fiber. Roasting peanuts, cashews, and pecans still gives you non-sat fats and protein, but you lose much of the vit E in the roasting process. Raw nuts are rich in Omega-6 essential fatty acids. Some nuts and seeds are also rich in Omega-3 essential fatty acids making raw nuts and seeds a very wholesome food. Essential fatty acids are heat sensitive, so roasting nuts basically destroys all the goodness in them.

**dalcowbag** · 07-31-2004, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by doctorcc

The best nut (one you could even live on) is the raw almond. It is not only contains enough energy to power your body, it also has high amounts of Vit E, magnesium, calcium, and fiber. Roasting peanuts, cashews, and pecans still gives you non-sat fats and protein, but you lose much of the vit E in the roasting process. Raw nuts are rich in Omega-6 essential fatty acids. Some nuts and seeds are also rich in Omega-3 essential fatty acids making raw nuts and seeds a very wholesome food. Essential fatty acids are heat sensitive, so roasting nuts basically destroys all the goodness in them.

I agree to the fullest. if your looking for a change in the nut department (hehehe) then toos them sh!ts in the blender and make some almond butter.

DCB

**dalcowbag** · 07-31-2004, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by doctorcc

The best nut (one you could even live on) is the raw almond. It is not only contains enough energy to power your body, it also has high amounts of Vit E, magnesium, calcium, and fiber. Roasting peanuts, cashews, and pecans still gives you non-sat fats and protein, but you lose much of the vit E in the roasting process. Raw nuts are rich in Omega-6 essential fatty acids. Some nuts and seeds are also rich in Omega-3 essential fatty acids making raw nuts and seeds a very wholesome food. Essential fatty acids are heat sensitive, so roasting nuts basically destroys all the goodness in them.

I agree to the fullest. if your looking for a change in the nut department (hehehe) then toos them sh!ts in the blender and make some almond butter.

DCB

**xenithon** · 07-31-2004, 09:52 AM

oh well, there goes the roasting idea

it makes them taste a helluva lot better but if it kills the EFAs it aint worth it. I tried making my own nut butter - any tips cause mine failed! I ended up with half of them just chopped up and the other half stuck in a layer under the blades

Cheers,
X

**)(PimP JuicE)(** · 07-31-2004, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by xenithon

oh well, there goes the roasting idea

it makes them taste a helluva lot better but if it kills the EFAs it aint worth it. I tried making my own nut butter - any tips cause mine failed! I ended up with half of them just chopped up and the other half stuck in a layer under the blades

Cheers,
X

Put a tad bit oil in? h2O? lol i don't know, sounds grose though, NUT BUTTER.

**dalcowbag** · 07-31-2004, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by doctorcc

The best nut (one you could even live on) is the raw almond. It is not only contains enough energy to power your body, it also has high amounts of Vit E, magnesium, calcium, and fiber. Roasting peanuts, cashews, and pecans still gives you non-sat fats and protein, but you lose much of the vit E in the roasting process. Raw nuts are rich in Omega-6 essential fatty acids. Some nuts and seeds are also rich in Omega-3 essential fatty acids making raw nuts and seeds a very wholesome food. Essential fatty acids are heat sensitive, so roasting nuts basically destroys all the goodness in them.

I agree to the fullest. if your looking for a change in the nut department (hehehe) then toos them sh!ts in the blender and make some almond butter.

DCB

**MMC78** · 07-31-2004, 10:56 AM

10 seconds until this thread degenerates beyond all recognition......

**Cry0smate** · 07-31-2004, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by doctorcc

The best nut (one you could even live on) is the raw almond. It is not only contains enough energy to power your body, it also has high amounts of Vit E, magnesium, calcium, and fiber. Roasting peanuts, cashews, and pecans still gives you non-sat fats and protein, but you lose much of the vit E in the roasting process.

Wow I did not know that it killed the Vitamin E and messed with the EFAs. Thanks for that info!!

Originally Posted by )(PimP JuicE)(

Put a tad bit oil in? h2O? lol i don't know, sounds grose though, NUT BUTTER.

oil. I make it all the time. Do not make a ton at a time as it doesn't stay that long. Or you can go to a place like Trader Joes and spend way too much for it.

**)(PimP JuicE)(** · 07-31-2004, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by Atwacity

Wow I did not know that it killed the Vitamin E. Thanks for that info!!

oil. I make it all the time. Do not make a ton at a time as it doesn't stay that long. Or you can go to a place like Trader Joes and spend way too much for it.

Cool man, is it good? What do you put it on?

**Cry0smate** · 07-31-2004, 01:27 PM

hell yeah it's pretty good, just gives it a different flavor. I either just eat it plain or every once in a while will spread it on a chicken breast rather than keeping them separated (yeah I know that sounds gross) but we have to do what we have to do.

**xenithon** · 07-31-2004, 02:40 PM

by the way which oil do you use? I guess you can use cold pressed nut oils (peanut, walnut etc.) or something healthy and tasteless like grapeseed. I can't image almonds blended with a strong extra virgin olive oil

**Cry0smate** · 07-31-2004, 03:20 PM

I'm not sure if it's the best way to go about it, but I've used olive oil before but the thing is, you don't need HARDLY any oil to make the butter compound at all. just enough to get it to mix. It's thick yea, but tasty. I've never tried grapeseed oil before but I know that some people have used canola.

**doctorcc** · 07-31-2004, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by xenithon

by the way which oil do you use? I guess you can use cold pressed nut oils (peanut, walnut etc.) or something healthy and tasteless like grapeseed. I can't image almonds blended with a strong extra virgin olive oil

I recommed the extra virgin olive oil and a little salt to taste. Also, if you're using raw almonds, try soaking them in water for a few hours before blending. By doing this, you shouldn't need much oil.