>>> Another issue
> is that I have had a lot of problems with my teeth so I can't eat nuts
> (which I do love as a snack etc.) until those issues are resolved which
> will be awhile yet so I tend to need to eat softer fully cooked foods
> right now. <<
(not sure who the original poster is).
I don't know if this would help you, but soaking raw nuts for 24 hours  
makes
them much easier to chew and digest.  I really enjoy them that way.

	Lynnet