What are soy nuts? Are they healthful choices?
Roasted soy nuts are roasted whole soybeans. They may be dry-roasted or oil-roasted. Soy nuts are available plain, salted or in a variety of other flavors. A quarter-cup serving contains about 200 calories, just a little less than the same portion of peanuts. Like many other soy foods, they are not low fat, but the saturated fat content is very low. Unsalted soy nuts contain only a trace amount of sodium. Salted versions, which contain about 70 to 120 milligrams of sodium in a quarter-cup, remain reasonable choices as long as you watch your portion sizes. Q: Is weight gain unavoidable when someone quits smoking? A: Modest weight gain is not unusual when someone quits smoking, but it is not universal. One factor: increased calorie consumption as people begin to eat when they otherwise would have smoked. These extra calories, combined with a return to a normal metabolic rate (nicotine may elevate the metabolism, helping smokers burn calories more quickly), can lead to excess pounds. Exer
