are they allowed on phase 1? I didn't see them on the ok or avoid list for phase 1.... anyone know?

They are fine. They are the same as filberts.

um ok i've never heard of filberts before..... (us crazy canadians and our lingo)

thanx ruth

I picked up an updated food list somewhere (sadly, I didn't think to note where), and here is the "Nuts and Seeds" section for Phase 1:

NUTS AND SEEDS
(Limit to one serving per day as specified. Dry roasted recommended.)
Almonds - 15
Brazil Nuts - 4
Cashews - 15
Filberts - 25
Flax Seed - 3 TBS (1 oz)
Hazelnuts - 25
Macadamia - 8
Peanut Butter, Natural, and other nut butters - 2 TBS
Peanuts, 20 small (May use dry roasted or boiled)
Pecans - 15
Pine Nuts (Pignolia) - 1 ounce
Pistachios - 30
Pumpkin Seeds - 3 TBS (1 oz)
Sesame Seeds - 3 TBS (1 oz)
Soy Nuts - 1/4 cup
Sunflower Seeds - 3 TBS (1 oz)
Walnuts - 15

Hope this helps! Personally, I hate most nuts and seeds, but hazelnuts/filberts are one of the few I can stand in cooking. The only nuts and seeds I'll just sit down and eat are pistachios and pepitos (naked pumpkin seeds). I like peanut butter, and peanuts are okay, but I don't really like to just eat them. But I can eat pistachios and pepitos for hours if I let myself!