t associate as being fruits, such as nuts (not
peanuts, which are legumes) and seeds, which are high
in protein but can also be high
in fat. Though eating a moderate amount actually cuts cholesterol and might even lead to weight loss, calorie obsessed diets often exclude them. Squash is also a fruit, though we usually think of it as a vegetable, just as tomatoes are a fruit but many people think it's a vegetable.