What are the ideal percentages of fat, protein, carbs, etc?

I'm looking at my analysis and I'm wondering if my fat percentage is too high. I've been eating alot more almonds and peanut butter than usual, so maybe that is why. I'm just flat out addicted to almonds, it's insane. Do any of you know what is ideal?

http://caloriecount.about.com/ask/percentage- calories-consumed-fat/184.html

carb 40%

fat 30%

protein 30%

 

www.mypyramid.gov

I think every body is different.   Some can eat more carbs than others and I think that how much you exercise affects this as well. So if you are running marithons then more carbs is good.  Fat is not necessarily bad... especially if you are eating healthy fat... olive oil ... oils from nuts and avocados are ok...  And the doctor told my husband to take fish oil to lower his triglicerides so... like I said I think there is no one right answer.  Almonds are particularly good for your heart.  There was a study that indicated that almonds helped control blood sugar and insulin levels and the Iowa womens health study indicated that increased consumption of nut butters decreased the risk of cardiovascular and coronary heart disease. 

I also found this study that indicated a diet rich in fat from almonds helped women lose more weight

study published in the International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders that included 65 overweight and obese adults suggests that an almond-enriched low calorie diet (which is high in monounsaturated fats) can help overweight individuals shed pounds more effectively than a low calorie diet high in complex carbohydrates. Those on the almond-enriched low calorie diet consumed 39% of their calories in the form of fat, 25% of which was monounsaturated fat. In contrast, those on the low calorie diet high in complex carbohydrates consumed only 18% of their calories as fat, of which 5% was monounsaturated fat, while 53% of their calories were derived from carbohydrate. Both diets supplied the same number of calories and equivalent amounts of protein. After 6 months, those on the almond-enriched diet had greater reductions in weight (-18 vs. -11%), their waistlines (-14 vs. -9%), body fat (-30 vs. -20%), total body water (-8 vs. -1%), and systolic blood pressure (-11 vs. 0%). Those eating almonds experienced a 62% greater reduction in their weight/BMI (body mass index), 50% greater reduction in waist circumference, and 56% greater reduction in body fat compared to those on the low calorie high carbohydrate diet! Among those subjects who had type 1 diabetes, diabetes medication reductions were sustained or further reduced in 96% of those on the almond-enriched diet versus in 50% of those on the complex carbohydrate diet.

I shoot for approximately 50% of my calories come from carbs, about 30% from fats, and approximately 20% from protein sources.  :)

I'm convinced my body converts carbs into fat at any level. I did an all protien diet (regulated by a health professional) twice for 6 weeks at a time. I lost 15 lbs during that six weeks and 5-6% bodyfat - the same for the next round.  Unfortunately it is a very strict diet and most can't stay on it.

I have since been on "regular" food adding carbs into my diet, but better carbs like brown rice, wheat pitas and things of that nature. I gained a slight amount of weight back, but now because of CC, I have lost a steady one pound a week keeping on a regimented 1600 - 1900 calories a day. Harder for me on the weekends! I still try to eat more protein say a 50% protein, 30%, carbs and 20% fat mix. On days I eat higher carbs, I will try to be more active.

Trader Joe's has Almond Butter! You get the best of both worlds (peanut butter and almonds). What a great product.