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Nuts and Seeds
updated: Oct 29, 2012, 12:02 PM

I am starting a diet comprised of mostly nuts and seeds. Where is the cheapest place in town to get bulk sunflower seeds, flax seeds, and various nuts?

Places People Are Talking About:

Costco	Trader Joe's	Tri- County Produce
Whole Foods

What People Are Saying:

COMMENT 336725P	2012-10-29 12:20 PM
I am curious as to what this type of diet is for. Trader Joe's and Fresh & Easy have pretty good prices on nuts.
COMMENT 336727P	2012-10-29 12:24 PM
You'd better get some boxing gloves ... just in case a squirrel tries to steal your breakfast!
COMMENT 336728	2012-10-29 12:25 PM
Try Tri- County Produce. May have in bulk.
COMMENT 336729	2012-10-29 12:26 PM
I get mine variously at Tri-Counties, Whole Foods, Lassens, Lazy Acres and Farmer's Market. Not sure there's a big price difference, but I've never done an edhat-style price comparison. I would think ordering online would be cheapest, though quality of course will vary. Watch your Omega 6s vs. 3s though. You'll be way out of balance unless you get 3s elsewhere.
COMMENT 336731	2012-10-29 12:29 PM
Nuts can be very high fat so does your diet want you on high fat nuts or low fat nuts?
PAMSB	2012-10-29 12:32 PM
My word, I'm interested in what this diet would be, too. I lost 105 pounds six years ago by eating lots of fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, no alcohol, no fried foods, miles and miles of walking, and limited portions of all other foods (including nuts and seeds). By continuing eating the same way, I've been able to maintain the loss. Always interested in other peoples' methods, though!
COMMENT 336734P	2012-10-29 12:33 PM
Nuts can hurt your digestive tract if you are not eating veggies too, they are hard, literally. Be careful!
COMMENT 336741	2012-10-29 12:49 PM
Sounds like the Paleo Diet. I purchase mine at Lazy Acres and Trader Joe's. I specifically like walnuts and pumpkin seeds for their magneium content. Best of luck!!
COMMENT 336747P	2012-10-29 12:54 PM
Surprised no one mentioned buying organic nuts. The prices on nuts of all kinds are through the roof. If you're on a program where you are eating only certain foods, most definitely you should make sure it is all organic product you are buying. Online would be the best bet, I would think.
COMMENT 336752	2012-10-29 12:58 PM
I buy my nuts & seeds at Tr-County in bulk. I'd be interested in the price comparison too if you can pull that off. Also - nuts are high in fat, right? What kind of diet is this?
COMMENT 336754	2012-10-29 12:59 PM
I don't think it's Paleo. Paleo diet also includes meat, eggs, vegetables.
COMMENT 336759	2012-10-29 01:09 PM
Lots of good comments and observations so far. I have found that shopping around is good. Nuts are fairly pricey. Whole foods has a great selection as does Lazy Acres and Tri-County. Tri-County generally has a better price for basically the same thing, but then again, with the price of gas, it generally pays off to get what's closest to your area. And, if you don't mind buying from Costco, they have good prices on Walnuts and Almonds. For veggies, it's hard to beat Farmer's Market for price and freshness, but Market Place Albertsons and Tri-County are good options if you don't want to wait for the market. When I was juicing (see movies "Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead" or "Forks Over Knives") Farmers Market saved my budget! If you insist on Organic, then be prepared to pay more. Remember, balance is typically better than extremes.
COMMENT 336760	2012-10-29 01:09 PM
OP here. It is not a strictly seed and nut diet as I will be eating a whole host of other things (eggs, chicken, salmon, veggies etc) I am looking for high calorie foods, such as nuts. Basically I want to be eating a good amount of nuts and seeds per day because they are very good for you.
COMMENT 336769	2012-10-29 01:20 PM
Sweetheart...it's no coincidence they call this the "Caveman Diet", because you have to be as dumb as a caveman to try it. Do some research. Only quacks recommend this diet. Extremely dangerous to your body. Makes absolutely no sense nutritionally.
COMMENT 336782	2012-10-29 01:39 PM
Maybe a little OT but I truly believe people should eat what their ancestors ate..it's what your body can handle and of course watch HOW MUCH you eat of anything. If you are a combination of very different ancestorial diets then you can try one or a combination and figure out what feels best for you. Good luck to you.
COMMENT 336783	2012-10-29 01:39 PM
You're nuts!
COMMENT 336787	2012-10-29 01:47 PM
Costco has the best prices around for nuts.
COMMENT 336789	2012-10-29 01:48 PM
Whole Foods. They have everything you need and more. I do not think this dieter is dumb. Quite the reverse. This does not sound like a particular diet. It looks like the nuts and seeda are providing nutritious snacks along with her general diet. Very healthy. Good luck with this.
COMMENT 336794	2012-10-29 02:02 PM
I want to eat more like my ancestors but I am having great difficulty finding free-range Pterodactyl at my local grocer....
COMMENT 336796	2012-10-29 02:05 PM
Kmart...bird food section.
REXOFSB	2012-10-29 02:09 PM
@794: Ralphs just had a sale on triceretops-tips. Mighty good eatin' for the pennies it costs.
NATURE BOY	2012-10-29 02:17 PM
769: Calling someone dumb because they choose nuts as a snack instead of potato chips or candy is just mean-spirited. It sounds like a wise way to snack, in my opinion.
COMMENT 336807P	2012-10-29 02:18 PM
336769 - I have eaten nuts for the last few decades, and enjoy excellent health without having had anything close to the flu or a cold for over 15 years - with NO flu shots. Studies have found that people who eat nuts, generally have better cardiac health. Nuts are also high in minerals, one of which - magnesium - is important for healthy bones and avoiding osteoporosis. Brazil nuts have high selenium content. And what's more - nuts are not processed (raw) or minimally processed.
COMMENT 336812	2012-10-29 02:27 PM
Have you tried Deez -nuts??
COMMENT 336814	2012-10-29 02:39 PM
789- 20-30% of Whole Foods Products contain GMO's. "Nothing artificial ever" is a bold face lie. So yes they do have "more".
COMMENT 336818	2012-10-29 02:56 PM
Pistachios are one of my favorite foods to veg out with. Costcos are of rather high quality, I get them regularly. I also suggest (if you haven't already) to try almond butter instead of peanut butter. Almonds are much more nutritious than peanuts, but it takes a little while your palette adapts. For veggies, I like lazy acres. Prices can be high on some stuff, but for my lettuce needs, it's cheap enough. Generally get green leaf lettuce and it is really good. Canned salmon and canned herring at trader joe's are pretty good, and lower mercury content than tuna. I eat these about every other day.
COMMENT 336828P	2012-10-29 03:11 PM
Isla Vista Food Co-op is also good, but don't know how prices compare. Trader Joe's is great, but no bulk foods, heavy on packaging.
COMMENT 336829	2012-10-29 03:15 PM
Personally, I like Whole Foods for nuts. TJ's is good for things like almonds, but I feel like their walnuts aren't the tastiest. If you're going to be adding in handfuls of nuts to your diet every day then you should enjoy eating them, right? So I'd go for a mixture of cheap and premium. Maybe experiment with what you like and decide if it's worth it to you to continue buying a more expensive variety and cheapening down another type, etc. Also, while I think nuts and seeds are great for you, personally, I do have to warn you about diverticulitis, just in case you aren't aware that too much of a good thing can have it's drawbacks! Good luck to you!
COMMENT 336831P	2012-10-29 03:19 PM
Trader Joe's prices for nuts almond butter tend to be less than at Tri-Counties which is less than Lazy Acres and Whole Foods. CostCo is great for 3 pound bag of walnuts.
QUAD-LIX	2012-10-29 03:54 PM
I agree about Costco. Trader Joe's used to have an acceptable price for walnuts, but now that they're inching towards $8/pound I think you gotta hit up Costco. They have almonds in large bags as well as pistachios and maybe even pecans.
COMMENT 336849	2012-10-29 03:58 PM
@794.. are you saying humans existed at the same time as dinosaurs?
COMMENT 336852	2012-10-29 04:07 PM
According to the writers of Land of the Lost, we did. End of story. Irrefutable evidence.
COMMENT 336854P	2012-10-29 04:09 PM
Recently, the walnuts at Trader Joe's seem fresher and more moist than walnuts I bought at farmers market.
OYANSAN	2012-10-29 04:30 PM
I've been scoring honest to goodness raw almonds (not pasturized) at the Farm Cart in Carpinteria. Of course sometimes they're available, sometimes not. I use Whole Foods for hemp seeds, chia seeds, and almonds. I'm 99% vegan/raw, lost a ton 'o weight on a prolonged juice fast and am continuing on to my goal with predominantly juice and raw fruits and veggies and almond milk, raw plant protein smoothies and walking. I concur on organic and yes, it's expensive; but without your health; you're bankrupt.
COMMENT 336864	2012-10-29 04:32 PM
I'll let you all in on the great secrets of weight loss. Make sure you've got a fresh cartridge in your printer and plenty of paper. Consume fewer calories. Exercise regularly. That's it. That's the entire secret. There's only one reason these fad diets appear to help you lose weight. You're paying attention to what you consume and limiting it to some small group of foods that requires planning to acquire. That's it. That's why they "work".
COMMENT 336874	2012-10-29 04:47 PM
783,794 and 865, you crack me up! To the OP, I'm currently obsessed with Dry Roasted & Salted Almonds from Fresh & Easy - delicious!
COMMENT 336886	2012-10-29 06:14 PM
I drink a six pack of strong hoppy beers every day. I eat nuts but still have a belly. Damn!
SHOREBIRD	2012-10-29 06:18 PM
-852 speaking of nuts, according to creationists we existed WITH dinosaurs. Bogus Creationist Museum in the Bible Belt (somewhere) have the dioramas as "proof." The science does not support their faith based beliefs.
SHOREBIRD	2012-10-29 06:22 PM
-864 The exercise that works the best for weight control is to take both of your hands with fingers point up and palms facing away from you. put the palms, on the edge of your dining table and push.
COMMENT 336927P	2012-10-29 07:58 PM
336852 - Land of the Lost - that has to be tongue-in-cheek.
COMMENT 336962P	2012-10-29 10:30 PM
727 you made me LOL!!
COMMENT 336986P	2012-10-30 07:22 AM
The original poster clarified they wanted a high calorie diet. Stop with the weight loss advice and rudeness and read the post and answer the question. Thanks
COMMENT 337031P	2012-10-30 09:03 AM
Since nuts and seeds are high fat, best place to store them is in the fridge. Rancid fats taste bitter and are unhealthy. Don't eat nuts that are rancid. Try to shop where nuts are kept cool or, at the most, room temp low 70's. Rotate stock rather than buy huge quantities that need to be stored for long periods. You can use nut fats to replace other fats in cooking; rather than add more fat calories, you are trading out for healthier mono and polyunsaturated fats. A small blade coffee grinder can be used to make nut meal, or use a blender to make nut butters.Though snacking on raw nuts is easy and healthy, there are many good vegan and vegetarian food blogs with recipes galore for nuts and seeds as ingredients. Because nuts and seeds are so calorie-dense, small quantities with lots of greens is a moderate, not extreme diet choice.
COMMENT 337046	2012-10-30 09:34 AM
I always buy my nuts from Gelson's on sale. I find shopping the sale, no matter where it it is the best price. I just stock up when the price is good. You will see them on sale soon for all the baking that goes on over the holidays.
COMMENT 337048P	2012-10-30 09:38 AM
What ones eats in moderation is the key. If one ate small amounts of bread, one would be continuously hungry. Eating the right foods that are nutrition-dense almost forces one to eat small amounts, because one does not feel hungry. Thus the choice of food is far more important in reducing consumption - far more effective (and healthier) than will power. Choosing the right foods can cause fat to rapidly disappear, with the dieter hardly aware of it because there is no hunger felt.
GOODLAND MOMMA	2012-10-30 12:39 PM
We get all of our nuts and seeds in bulk at the Isla Vista co-op - have never really price compared thought, so would love a comparison if someone does it. They are always tasty though, which is more than I can say for other places we've purchased nuts, so that should count for something... good luck with your new diet!
CURIOUS	2012-10-30 01:43 PM
@864 I don't suppose you would care to offer any evidence for your claim. (Beyond "It works for me," that is, which is the same claim that many many people can make for diets wildly different from yours.)
AUNTIE S.	2012-10-30 04:22 PM
Nuts and seeds? Yeesh, Makes me think ofYogi Bear. Pretty soon you'll be raiding pic-a-nic baskets.

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