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

Timely question for me! Just this week I decided to drop nuts and seeds for a trial run. It seems like they make me a little puffy and they trigger my appetite in all the wrong ways. (anyone else feel like they want to eat a cinnamon bun after eating a handful of nuts?) Total bummer, I love almonds, pecans and walnuts.

1. chestnuts

2. summer: maybe once a month. winter: at least once a week!

3. stuffing with apples for goose/duck, snacking, everything! just love them! the flour is very versatile too

I use some seeds in salads occasionally. Very rarely though!

(I have nothing against tree nuts etc, just don't appeal to me that much and they're quite expensive too. that's why I never seem to buy them in the first place)

Almonds, no more than 48 in a day (2 ounces), sometimes walnuts, usually less than 1oz just because I don't like them as much. I love macadamias but don't eat them much as my source for them jacked prices up to over $20/lbs. For that cost, meat is cheaper.

Absolutely addicted to pistachios, so I don't keep them in the house.

3 brazil nuts for me thyroid

once a month, I may have a few nuts (less than 1 oz): mostly macadamia nuts, maybe some hazelnut or almonds... that's it!

I eat almonds, pistachios, and cashews in a one serving per day fashion, but not every week or most weeks.

I will occasionally use higher omega-6 content nuts like walnuts or pecans on a salad. It seems to be the only good way to successfully manage portions because they are yummy.

I generally eat more seeds than nuts. Usually I throw some hemp seeds in my morning green smoothie or sprouted pumpkin or sunflower seeds on my salad at lunch. I usually throw some nuts on the salad too: either almond, walnuts or pecans. I'm only talking about 100 cals worth though, just enough for some crunch. On very rare occasions, I eat a handful of raw almonds or cashews for a snack. So probably I am only eating about a cupful of nuts and seeds per week when you add them up.

1. Cashews and Chestnuts. No seeds as I am allergic to most nuts apart from those two and all seeds apart from flax seeds.

2. Hardly ever. When I first went paleo I ate almost a pack a day but realized it triggered a binging response.

3. Either none or a whole pack of cashew nuts.

I eat a little (2 oz?) container of nuts and/or seeds every workday -- I get terrifically hungry around 3 pm and it's the only way I can keep myself from grabbing a cookie, chocolate, banana bread or whatever other crap is available (I'm a nurse and the nurses station is always overflowing with such "goodies"). Usually walnuts, macadamias, almonds, cashews, or pumpkin seeds, usually mixed with some flaked coconut and a few pieces of dried fruit (diced figs are a fave -- also full of seeds!). I'm actually looking for a good sugar free jerky to replace some of these nutty snacks.

When not at work, I rarely eat them lately. (Except coconut which I eat/drink freely). I used to get a bit bingey with almond butter (by the spoonful, from the jar) and salted cashews -- they both satisfied my intense evening sweet cravings. In the middle of the whole30 now, and the sweet cravings are pretty much gone, so it's not so much of an issue. I've definitely been losing body fat on whole30 and I think some of it is to do with the decreased nut consumption.

Almonds, pistachios, macademias, cashews, coconut. Consumption: about 1 pound of total nuts per month.

I'm amazed at the number of folks who admit to being so PUFA-phobic.

I don't really care for nuts for the most part, as I find them quite bland and not at all worth the caloric load. Cashew butter is delicious, though, and I'll occasionally have a handful of macadamias. I eat a lot of coconut products but I'm not sure that counts. Finally, I adore peanut butter but avoid it entirely because peanuts are legumes, I used to binge on entire jars of it, and the O6 load is huge.

1. Walnuts or Macadamias
2. Very rarely.
3. Way too many.

Almonds, macadamias and to a lesser extent Brazil nuts. Usually a small bowl (1-2 handfuls?) 2-3 times a week as an evening snack.

Walnuts and macadamias. I alternate a handful of them every morning with my breakfast (meat and nuts ala Polyquin). I'd probably stick with macadamias but they're so expensive! Occasionally I'll eat a brazil nut or two (selenium, don't-cha-know) but I don't find them very tasty. Once in a while a tablespoon or so of raw almond nut butter.

I used to eat nuts (the tasty little devils) daily. I've cut that a lot because of the high proportion of O6 and because I think they were stopping weight loss. I still use sesame seeds, almond slivers and pecans in seasoning quantities occasionally. And cashew butter for cream sauce for kale.

I love macadamias which avoid the O6 problem, but I can't stop eating them if they're around, so better not have them.

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.

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

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.

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 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 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.

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 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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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.