I eat almost no nuts or seeds. They are a good transition food when leaving SAD. However nuts are high in PUFAs.

1. Almonds, pistachios, pecans, cashews, coconuts, walnuts, brazil nuts, filberts, chestnuts, macadamias ... pretty much all nuts, little to no seeds.
2. Infrequently. Usually as a condiment, or used in cooking. Every great so often I use almond flour in a paleo-ified baked good. I eat coconut more regularly than the rest.
3. Very small amounts -- enough for flavor. I use coconut milk slightly more, but really just for flavor.

I eat 2-3 Brazil nuts per day (mainly for the selenium). It's not that easy some days to limit myself to just 2-3 though, and sometimes I have more.

Almost none. Way too snackable for me, so I don't keep any in the house. The only time I've had nuts in recent memory was when I was served a tiny packet of peanuts on my last flight.

I have a handful of almonds maybe a couple times a week. I try not to keep many nuts around the house, beacause they will disapear fast! :)

None. Avoiding phytates & PUFAs.

No nuts or seeds for me.

Phytic acid blocks the absorption of minerals. Omega 6 "causes troubles everywhere". The fats are inferior to beef fat, butter, and cream. And the carbs are not nearly as satisfying as egg yolks or liver.

I need all my food to be the best nourishment I can get for the money and the calories.

Cashews, daily, maybe 1.5 ounces.

Pecans, 2-3 times per week, maybe .5 ounce each time.

Macadamia, maybe once a month, prolly 1.5 ounces.

Those are all raw by the way. They're not sprouted, soaked, or anything else. They're just plain raw nuts.

1 small handful of mixed nuts (almonds, macs, cashews, pistachios, brazil, etc), usually about once per week as needed when hungry.

I like "crunches" in my salad, so I use a combination of toasted seeds and nuts to sprinkle on, either sliced almonds, pepitas, or sunflower seeds. Almonds, usually about 2 Tbsp once a week, the seeds maybe closer to 1 Tbsp three times a week.

I eat none of the above. I have gut issues I am working to resolve and am trying to minimize the hard to digest stuff. High PUFU stuff.

I JUST joined this site and have only been on Paleo officially for a week (a bit less). So, my answer is probably not that valid.

However, as a self qualifier, I have in some respects been a natural paleo eater my whole life; I find a steak and salad more delightful than a piece of chocolate cake and I don't really care for bread, potatoes, etc... My father's side of the family are all heavy meat eaters.

Anywho, to answer your question, in the past week I have been eating a fair amount of nuts and seeds; probably a cup or more a day. I prefer sunflower seeds (I like shelling them), but I have broadened my scope to include pumpkin seeds, almonds and chestnuts (don't like chestnuts that much). I like seeds and nuts because I work full time and go to school full-time; seeds/nuts are easy to take with me and munch as I go about my business. They have also made for a good mid-night snack as I frequently wake up in the middle of the night due to hunger.

My fiancee, who is more nutritionally wise than I, advises to make sure you CHEW THEM THOROUGHLY. I guess our bodies can't break them down if we don't chew them very very well.

1. Almonds are my go-to nut of choice, but I have walnuts or sunflower seeds on occasion. Others (pumpkin seeds, macadamias, etc) rarely.
2. Just about every day. If my lunch isn't quite fitting the bill, add the nuts. If I get home and dinner is impossibly far away, nuts come out again.
3. I don't measure, and the number differs based on the situation. For a snack, maybe a small handful (10 almonds/100 calories). If it's in place of a meal, or covering a long stretch between eating, I'll down maybe a cup.

1. I eat all nuts, but try to get in some almonds, macadamias and brazils mostly. I eat seeds here and there, mostly sesame seeds. 2. I usually eat at least a nut or two every day, and maybe a whole handful a few times a week. 3. I don't usually measure. I usually just use them to tide me over between meals, and just a few nuts works fine for me.

Generally, I don't eat nuts or seeds much any more. I found that my body doesn't really like them much. That said, there are a few specific things that I -do- use nuts for:

macadamia or cashew nuts: I'll use up to 1/4 cup added to a curry/stew to thicken (Pureed with some of the broth from the curry/stew)

Pistachios: I'll use up to 1/4 cup on occasion in curries or as the primary nut in pesto sauce

Flax seed: I'll use up to 2 tablespoons of crushed flax seeds as a thickener.

I only eat seeds or nuts at the end of autnum and winter as their fat was meant for that timne of the year. Walnuts, Almonds and hazelnuts mostly. I do cook with chestnuts just cause I like the taste. I never eat seeds or nuts in the spring or summer. Oh I have been drinking a Kombucha with Chia seeds but I'm weak.

1. I consume macadamia, almonds, walnuts, pistachios, sunflower seeds and a few others. I do not consume any cashews or peanuts.

2. How often? I go in spurts, typically try to not eat them every day. A few days during the week. If they run out I'll go a couple weeks with out them at all.

3. In what amounts? I tend to binge on nuts easily but I plan my consumption to prevent an overload of calories/carbs. I can't do just a few nuts, typically 2 handfuls is satisfying but I take fish oil and watch my omega 6 and carb intake for the rest of the day.

I will snack on nuts when they're around, but I try to avoid them when I can because they're very calorie dense and most are high in O-6. I'm not that disciplined with portion control, so it's easy for me to over-consume nuts.

Typically I will go for macadamia (favorite), almonds, pistachios, cashews, hazelnuts, pine nuts, etc. When I snack, I try to limit myself to a small handful, but with macs around, sometimes I will go way overboard. Good thing they're expensive, so I don't buy them all the time.

I avoid nuts because I've found that they are difficult for me to digest, and sometimes trigger migraines for me. They're also high in PUFAs, which I think causes my skin to break out, so I avoid them most of the time for that reason too.

I do however usually have roasted salted pistachios in the shell on hand, because I like to have something crunchy and salty to eat while I'm cooking dinner. I used to eat crackers to fulfill this, but switched to the pistachios as a transition food. Since they are in the shell, it takes extra time and effort to eat them, which slows me down and keeps me from eating too many since I just continuously munch until dinner is ready.

I also keep raw macadamias on hand at work in case I get hungry in the afternoon, then I have a handful or two with some tea with honey as a snack to keep me going.

I try to stay away from them altogether since they're a huge binge trigger. The only time I eat them is if I'm stuck somewhere and I can buy a single-serving package and then leave the store before eating them. Then I'll eat almonds or cashews or whatever they have. Even that I try to stay away from since it really gets me into an unhealthy line of thought - my portion is enforcedly controlled by the size of the package but just eating the nuts takes my brain right back to the emotional/binge eating mindset.

I really wish I could have a healthy relationship with nuts since they're so convenient, but I've tried so many times and the only solution for me is to avoid them.

I only use them for snacks, mostly almonds/macadamias/brazil, or when I need something in-between lunch & dinner (I usually have about a 7 hour window due to work). However, I only ever have a small handful just to stop the hunger.

I've never found them to be too harmful for me but I don't generally eat more than a small serving & only eat them 3-4times per week. Should note, I eat them raw. I have tried soaking then cooking on low heat to lower the lectins, but didn't really think the small benefit was worth the trouble.

I also use raw tahini (ground sesame seeds) a couple of times a week (1-2 tablespoons in a dish for two people) as it's a good source of calcium and it's great alternative to dairy to make creamy dressings/sauces.

I also find that most people will always have nuts available, so it's a good option when you need to eat something in a pinch. Same with dried fruit - not the best choice nutritionally due to their high fructose content, but good to have if you are caught out without food somewhere.

I stick with macadamia nuts since they are very high in monounsaturated fat and low in omega 6 fatty acids.

I also enjoy blanched almonds. All other nuts are consumed in extreme moderation.

I'll admit that I still enjoy peanuts or peanut butter when its available for me. I no longer purchase it myself.

I eat a small handful of pistachios about 3 times a week. I put them in my kid's lunches too. Almonds upset my stomach but I once in awhile will use almond meal to make a pizza crust--I usually pay for it though.

I don't eat nuts or seeds. I used to a long time ago.

I tried some at Christmas and my mouth started to hurt and my throat started to feel tight after 2 nuts.

I'll skip the emergency room, thanks.

I love seeds and nuts, but I'm not eating them currently because I'm trying to lose a little weight. Macadamia nuts, in my opinion, are one serving per jar. I just love them. I normally eat macs, almonds and pecans.

I've been experimenting with nuts and seeds and have managed to control the binges... mainly.

• I eat all kinds, except peanuts, in their complete raw form.
• Currently, about 3-4 times a week (though considering eliminating to see effects on weightloss
• Can vary from a small handful, to around 4 handfuls.

Pre-paleo I used to eat a lot of seeds for the nutrition, but as I eat a lot more fat (fresh avocado/avocado oil and coconut oil) I don't see the point. Plus I find them as much, if not more addictive.

Have a look at Mark Sisson's thoughts on nuts http://www.marksdailyapple.com/nuts-and-phytic-acid/#axzz1xaRSo8ow

I never eat seeds or nuts, not even those in fruit (that's the reason I don't eat berries) because of the anti-nutrients. Seems freaky, but I see the difference in my skin.

I also snacked a lot on nuts while I was transitioning off sugar and grains. But now I don't eat any, or very rarely, because they are a huge binge trigger for me. I cannot stop with a single handful, the crunch factor and small individual size of the nuts are just too rewarding for me. I try not to keep any in the house. I might use pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds in a salad if I have them around, they aren't the same trigger that nuts are for me, particuarly if I buy them unsalted.

http://paleohacks.com/questions/125264/is-it-ok-to-eat-ground-chia-seeds-on-a-paleo-diet/125376#125376

I eat nuts or nut-butters almost daily. Sorry, I don't measure my servings. As far as seeds go, I don't use too many unless you consider ground spices like coriander and cumin as seeds. I do consume sesame-based products like tahini on occasion.