> If this is true, it certainly contradicts the principles of
> Neanderthin, according to which you should be able to eat
> unlimited amounts of any paleolithic food, including nuts,
> without gaining weight.  Obesity is supposed to be an immune
> disorder, caused by foreign proteins.  The proteins in nuts should
> not be foreign, since people have eaten them forever.
> Furthermore, the percentage of calories from fat in nuts is
> comparable to that of pemmican.

I am allergic to some nuts. That could be part of the reason
that I can't eat any of the nuts that I am not allergic to
without weight gain.

I know that some people can eat alot of nuts--my husband can
eat huge amounts of macadamias (right in front of me!) with
no problems. But I am surprised that others don't have this
problem; and I am certainly very envious! It wouldn't be the
amount of fat contained in nuts that is the problem. I am on
a low-carb version of paleo, and I consume large amounts of
fat. I eat a restricted amount of carbs. When I eat only
vegetables to supply carbs I lose weight. If I substitute
nuts as part of my carbs, I gain. So it evidently has
nothing to do with macronutrient content.

kim birney