My favorite nuts are unroasted raw almonds. I don't think I ever eat more than a quarter cup or so. I just think they're so much more fragrant than when they're roasted! I think it's important to be conscious of where your carbohydrates are coming from, rather than eliminating as many of them as possible. I know that my body balloons when I have to many simple, refined carbohydrates. When I have them, I try to make sure they're from fruit or whole grains, but mostly from fruit.