Im on a diet and want to know if its ok to eat cashew nuts. (are they healthy??) and how many a day should i limit it too??
2007-02-06 11:57:09 · 15 answers · asked by hello hello! 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Like most nuts, cashews are high in fat, but are a healthy food in moderation. A small handful a day would be a good rule of thumb. (small handful... not heaping... about a quarter cup)
The fats in cashews are mostly unsaturated fats, and much of that is the same type of fat that is in olive oil and has been shown to lower triglyceride levels. But still... too much of a good thing can be bad too, so don't go nuts. (sorry... that was an easy pun)
2007-02-06 12:01:11 · answer #1 · answered by ChshreCat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are Cashews Fattening
2016-09-29 05:06:32 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I LOVE cashews but they are very fattening like most nuts. Although your on a diet, having a small handful once or twice a week wont hurt at all, if anything it can help. We crave foods we love and if we deny ourselves of them, when we do eat them we go way overboard. So enjoy but not too much.
2007-02-06 12:09:05 · answer #3 · answered by princessforever1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are, but it's a good fat and a good carb.
I have been on the South Beach Diet - and nuts are allowed as a snack. Dependiing on the size of the cashew - 10 medium sized cashews is what they recommend but I wouldnt eat them everyday...
2007-02-06 12:06:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cashews are healthy - but dont only consume cashews... eat them along with other nuts as well like almonds raisins etc. bcoz each nut has different calorie count & also they all have different benefits. Yes, cashews have the highest calorie count. it will give you strength but will not help u reduce weight. you can consume all the dry fruits after your two meal intervals. They are pretty filling so whenevr hunger stikes (untimely) consume these nuts. They support ur body during ur dieting regime! so be happy, u can put urself on a strict diest & whenever u feel hungry consume nuts (not only cashews)...
Happy dieting & wishing u good health!
take care...
2007-02-06 12:12:43 · answer #5 · answered by Sanghrajka 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All nuts are fattening. Even though it is healthy fat, try to limit your consumption of cashews and other nuts. Roughly about 2-4 nuts per day is alright.
2007-02-06 16:34:44 · answer #6 · answered by acidten 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love cashews! They are fattening. But I think they are healthy! So don't eat to many! But you can still eat some.....
2007-02-10 05:54:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Yes very fattening. If you dont believe me read the fat content in the nutrition table on a bag of nuts. People say nuts are a health food and this is because they lower the cholesterol in your blood. But they are still very fattening (many varieties are 50% fat) so they are not good for weight loss. Only eat a small amount of them.
2016-04-07 09:28:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If consume in small amount it won't b that fattening.
I love cashews nuts too.
2007-02-06 14:31:01 · answer #9 · answered by da da 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just want to confirm the previous answer. All nuts are high in fat, but they are healthy fats, very good for your heart. But yes, a small handful a day is a good rule of thumb. Raw and unsalted make them much better for you as well. Use them to top different entrees or as a small snack in between meals. But never set a carton out in front of you, especially while watching TV or on the computer...too easy to eat way more than you intended to.
2007-02-06 12:04:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋