Remission Diet: Nuts and Seeds — Why Fat Quality Matters More Than Quantity
In remission, the challenge shifts from “getting glucose down” to “keeping long‑term risk down.”
A key idea is not “low fat,” but fat quality.
This article turns that idea into practical nuts/seeds strategies you can sustain.
1) Fats to minimize
The most problematic fats are often:
- excessive fats from many animal/processed foods
- heavily processed oils
- trans fats
By contrast, minimally processed nuts/seeds and avocado are often closer to “higher‑quality fat sources.”
2) Why nuts/seeds are useful long-term tools
Two practical reasons they work well in remission:
1) They are nutrient-dense and can support long‑term cardiometabolic risk reduction. 2) As replacements, they often work better than desserts/snacks/fried foods because they’re more satisfying.
3) Portion control: the easiest place to overdo
A simple, executable rule:
- Default portion: one small handful per day (about 25–30g).
- If you’re actively losing weight: start with half a handful, then adjust based on weight trend.
4) Choosing and eating: the more “whole,” the better
More sustainable defaults:
- choose plain/unsalted/minimally processed
- add to salads or vegetables
- sprinkle seeds into yogurt/soy milk
- for seeds: ground flax/chia are easy additions to breakfast