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> >Shelling nuts by hand would prevent over-eating them. I
> >doubt that primitives ate large amounts of nuts, except
> >for coconut in some regions. Too much trouble to break
> >them open. Not as healthy as animal foods.
Having to shell nuts doesn't keep me from overeating them.
Agree with Oliva that each has a certain *stop*, but for me it doesn't occur
until I've eaten probably a couple of cups full. Walnuts are my preferred
indulgence, eat some every day.
Theola