{"id":15424,"date":"2023-12-13T20:13:26","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T14:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/?p=15424"},"modified":"2024-02-20T14:55:43","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T09:25:43","slug":"cashew-nuts-for-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/cashew-nuts-for-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Cashew Nuts (Kaju) Good for Diabetes?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts are a source of healthy nutrients and are often added to meals to enhance their flavour and texture. Though commonly consumed as snacks, nuts like cashews (kaju), almonds(badam), <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pista<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, apricots (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">khubani<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), etc., find their way into many Indian sweet dishes, and baked items. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this world of nuts, cashews often take centre stage with their versatile flavour profile and buttery texture. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But <\/span>are cashew nuts good for people with diabetes<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Let\u2019s find out!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\n        &lt;div style=&quot;display:none&quot; class=&quot;col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding&quot;&gt;\n            &lt;a class=&quot;cta-link&quot; href=&quot;https:\/\/bit.ly\/40w3os7&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;desktop-cta-image&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;img  src=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png&quot; alt=&quot;Health &amp; Wellness&quot; title=&quot;Health &amp; Wellness&quot; \/&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;mobile-cta-image&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;img  src=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png&quot; alt=&quot;Health &amp; Wellness&quot; title=&quot;Health &amp; Wellness&quot; \/&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n            &lt;\/a&gt;\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n        &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:15167,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16777215},&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:2764340},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Cambria&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:11}\">\n        <div style=\"display:none\" class=\"col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding\">\n            <a class=\"cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/40w3os7\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <div class=\"desktop-cta-image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mobile-cta-image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n        <\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Nutritional Value of Cashew Nuts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To understand more about the cashew nut, we must dive deep into its nutrient profile. The nutrients present in cashew nuts, as per IFCT 2017, are:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15425 size-full lazyload\" title=\"Nutritional Value of Cashew Nuts\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Internal-copy-01_11zon.webp\" alt=\"Nutritional value of Cashew Nuts\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Internal-copy-01_11zon.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Internal-copy-01_11zon-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Internal-copy-01_11zon-150x150.webp 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/600;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15425 size-full\" title=\"Nutritional Value of Cashew Nuts\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Internal-copy-01_11zon.webp\" alt=\"Nutritional value of Cashew Nuts\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Internal-copy-01_11zon.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Internal-copy-01_11zon-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Internal-copy-01_11zon-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides these nutrients, cashews contain amino acids and plant compounds with antioxidant properties, which reduce the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes. So, <\/span><b>YES! The yummy cashew nuts are good for people with Diabetes<\/b>. But you must keep some things in mind. Let\u2019s learn more about how cashew nuts are good for people with diabetes.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Glycemic Index of Cashew Nuts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cashew nuts have a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/gi-glycemic-index\/\">glycemic index (GI)<\/a> of 25, making them a low-GI food<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So, <\/span>does cashew nuts increase blood sugar<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Well, they don\u2019t! Since cashews have a low GI, they prevent a spike in blood sugar levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15427 size-full lazyload\" title=\"Glycemic Index of Cashew Nuts\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Internal-copy-02_11zon.webp\" alt=\"GI of cashew nuts\" width=\"601\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Internal-copy-02_11zon.webp 601w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Internal-copy-02_11zon-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Internal-copy-02_11zon-150x150.webp 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 601px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 601\/600;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15427 size-full\" title=\"Glycemic Index of Cashew Nuts\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Internal-copy-02_11zon.webp\" alt=\"GI of cashew nuts\" width=\"601\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Internal-copy-02_11zon.webp 601w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Internal-copy-02_11zon-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Internal-copy-02_11zon-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2><b>Health Benefits of Eating Cashew Nuts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the galore of nutrients present in cashew nuts, they offer several health benefits. These include<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Good for your heart<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cashews contain mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which help increase good cholesterol levels in the blood. So, when cashews are eaten as a part of a diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol, it may be good for your heart.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Help in weight management<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a common misconception that since nuts are high in fat, they contribute to increased body weight and cholesterol.\u00a0 For this reason, many people with diabetes and other chronic diseases are often afraid to eat nuts. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the fat and fibre content in cashews contributes to high satiety. Therefore, eating cashews as part of mixed nuts can keep you full longer, preventing unhealthy snacking and overeating during mealtime.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\n    &lt;div class=&quot;col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding calculator-cta&quot;&gt;\n        &lt;div class=&quot;cal-card-list&quot;&gt;\n            &lt;div class=&quot;cal-card blue&quot;&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;cal-card-info&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;h4&gt;Diabetes Reversal&lt;br&gt; Calculator&lt;\/h4&gt;\n                    &lt;p&gt;To know your chances of&nbsp; Diabetes reversal, take the Diabetes Reversal Test&lt;\/p&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;cal-btn&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/hybrid-reversal-calculator-blog?utm_source=Reversal_Calculator_blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=Reversal_Calculator_Blog&quot; class=&quot;white-btn&quot;&gt;Check&lt;\/a&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n            &lt;\/div&gt;\n        &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:12861,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Cambria&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:11}\">\n    <div class=\"col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding calculator-cta\">\n        <div class=\"cal-card-list\">\n            <div class=\"cal-card blue\">\n                <div class=\"cal-card-info\">\n                    <h4>Diabetes Reversal<br> Calculator<\/h4>\n                    <p>To know your chances of&nbsp; Diabetes reversal, take the Diabetes Reversal Test<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"cal-btn\">\n                    <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/hybrid-reversal-calculator-blog?utm_source=Reversal_Calculator_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=Reversal_Calculator_Blog\" class=\"white-btn\">Check<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Are Cashew Nuts Good for People with Diabetes?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several small studies on cashew nuts have shown that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">regular consumption can reduce serum insulin levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Cashews also have an ideal fat ratio, meaning they are low-fat nuts with less fat per serving than other nuts like almonds, walnuts, peanuts, and pecans. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since cashews are high in dietary fibre, they help in weight management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being low in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/carbohydrates-and-diabetes-for-effective-blood-sugar-management\/\">carbohydrates<\/a> and free sugars and having a low GI makes cashew nuts safe for people with diabetes. At the same time, though high in fat content, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drmohans.com\/cashew-the-diabetes-friendly-nut-or-the-kaju-connection\/\" rel=\"nofollow \"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cashews contain \u2018good fat\u2019 which is healthy for people with diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conducted in India, 150 people were given 30 g of unsalted raw, broken cashew nuts daily for 12 weeks while maintaining their prescribed diabetes-friendly diet. They were told not to consume any other nuts. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the study, it was found that there was a significant increase in good cholesterol levels and a decrease in blood pressure. The study also highlighted that cashew consumption during the study did increase the participants\u2019 blood sugar levels or weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability of cashew nuts to help with weight management further makes it beneficial for people with diabetes. However, you must always consult with your dietician before consuming cashews.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Many Cashews Can a Person with Diabetes Eat?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to IFCT, saturated fats form 18% of the total fats. For this reason, portion control is important while consuming cashew nuts, especially in people with diabetes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, <\/span><i>how many cashews can a person with diabetes eat?<\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it is best to ask your diabetologist and dietician.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Cashews Dos and Dont\u2019s<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though cashews are healthy, here are some Do&#8217;s and Dont\u2019s that you must follow while consuming them:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Do&#8217;s<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><b>1. Eat in moderation<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Eating excess cashews can cause an increase in your weight. So, you must always eat them in moderation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>2. Eat it with other nuts<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b> <\/b>Dieticians recommend eating 20 g of mixed nuts daily<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For example, you can include 2-3 cashews, 2 pistachios, 2-3 almonds, 1 walnut, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Dont&#8217;s<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><b>1. Avoid using cashews as a gravy thickener<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Love eating dishes like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">paneer<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or chicken <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">makhni<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and indulge in the thick gravy? These curry pastes contain lots of cashews.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> However, to achieve the required thickness, plenty of cashews are added. This may be harmful to your health. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use watermelon or sunflower seed pastes instead of cashews to thicken your gravy. They are half the cost and half the calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>2. Cashews in sweets are not healthy<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Yes, eating cashews is healthy, but not when you eat them in sweets like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kaju<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">katli<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gajar<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ka<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">halwa<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">laddoos<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>3. Flavoured Cashews<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Though cashews are inherently tasty, several processed forms of the nut are found today- <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">masala<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kaju<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, peri peri <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kaju<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, caramelised <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kaju<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kaju<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chikki<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, etc. These variants make cashews even more palatable and tempting, often promoting excessive and uncontrolled consumption of the nut, especially in social gatherings. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This excessive consumption of cashews is accompanied by an excessive intake of salt and preservatives, which is unhealthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>FitterTake<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides adding texture and flavour to foods, cashews must be consumed for their health benefits. Remember to eat cashews as a part of a handful of mixed nuts. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are living with diabetes, it is natural to wonder if <\/span>cashew nuts are good for people with diabetes<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span>does cashew nuts increase blood sugar<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span>Cashew nuts are good for people with diabetes, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">but always consult your dietician to learn more about the quantity you can consume safely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ch<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> states that cashews are better than other nuts for people with diabetes. Cashews also have anti-diabetic properties. Though cashews are high in fat, most are good fat, which is healthy for those with diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering how to manage your blood sugar levels? Sign up for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/fitterfly-diabetes-care-plan?utm_source=Organic&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=diabetes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fitterfly\u2019s Diabetes Care Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, designed by expert doctors, dieticians, physiotherapists, and success coaches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Need more information about our diabetes program? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Q3XOZ2\">Speak to us<\/a> or simply give us a missed call at<\/span><a href=\"tel: 08068507599\"><b> 08068507599<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and we will reach out to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\n    &lt;div class=&quot;col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding&quot;&gt;\n        &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-block&quot;&gt;\n            &lt;div 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