Nuts do have a lot of protein, also fat/cholesterol and omega-3.
Why not go with this swell low-carb diet I'm on? Eat all the meat, cheese, cottage cheese, fruit and vegetables you want plus other goodies. The low-carb diets will be identified as for diabetics or for weight loss. Check it out:
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/lowcarbmenus1/Low_Carb_Menus.htm

all nuts have protein in them...

Almonds tend to have more protein than other nuts. The key to eating almonds or any other nut is to eat only a handful per day due to the high levels of fat and cholesterol they contain.

Sounds complex. I wouldn't even know how to make low carb muffins. I worked out on the wii fit a half hour today so that ought
to count for something. I still have to clean the bathroom but since the daughter opened up wet food for the cats after I told her not to she will be helping me clean to get ungrounded.

sunflower seeds have more protein in them than do almonds for every 1/4 cup sunflower seed is 8 grams of protein compared to only 7 grams per 1/4 cup almonds so sunflower seeds have more protein which means I ate 1/4 cup macadamia nuts today and only gained two grams of protein. That sucks.

Nuts have good cholesterol, if taken in moderation they'll lower bad cholesterol.

all nuts have protein they will keep you full longer too but dont overindulge a handfull is fine they have a lot calories!

I subscribe to a couple health sites, Prevention is a fairly basic, good one...I am searching for something a bit more progressive, dare I say more 'granola'... RealAge (Dr.Oz) is another good one that I pretty much trust to be up to date and helpful. Almonds seem to be the one most recommended for mental health. Macs are the fattiest of all the nuts and more like a special treat than an every day munchie.
I LOVE this topic...um, food that is...seems like there is a good joke about nuts here...but I will refrain.

The best tool for weight loss is good information--reading labels, learning about nutrition and going to classes if they are available to you.

The only way to lose weight is by eating less than your body needs. Exercise can help you to increase the amount of calories your body needs.

Macadamia nuts are yummy but they are pretty low in protein, if you look at the ratio of protein to calories--a half cup has 5 grams protein but almost 500 calories! Nuts have many nutritional benefits... But 1 cup of chopped chicken breast has 43 gm protein and only 230 calories.

But Macadamia nuts have anti-inflammatory qualities and other good nutrition in them...just eat a few--10 nuts you will have eaten from 160 to 190 calories and only about 1gm of protein. Most of their calories come from fat.

Sorry to be so long, but it is food for thought!