Cashews are healthy protein, carbohydrate, and fat: Insulin resistance and dysregulated blood sugar (even in those who are not overweight) are frequently at the root of PCOS-related symptoms, and eating protein with carbohydrate and protein sources, such as cashew nuts, can help blunt the insul...
Because cashews are rich in magnesium, they can also keep the bones healthy. Cashews Help with Healthy Nerves An excess amount of calcium in the blood can lead to overactive nerve cells. On the other hand, magnesium helps the nerve cells relax by regulating the amount of calcium that enters...
Cashews are the fourth most popular nut worldwide, but the human toll of processing them is barely realized. Learn more about how they're processed and how to support ethical practices here.
9. Heart-healthy fats Not everything about saturated fats is bad for you. Medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) like lauric acid are in coconut. They are believed to be digested differently; through the liver via the portal vein. MCTs can provide quick energy like carbs, without spiking blood sug...
Whether you’re a health junkie, a nutrition coach helping others, or you’re simply looking to add to your healthy-snack repertoire, we think it’s safe to say that including nuts like almonds, walnuts, and pecans is great thinking. Nuts are as full of health benefits as they are ...
I’m all about eating those crazy healthy vegan super-power-bowl meals filled with strange ingredients that aren’t exactly kid-friendly…or even non-vegan friendly. And, I’m all for introducing kids to a variety of exotic fruits… Read More » Vegan Creamy Tomato Soup May 15, 2014 by...
When topping yogurt, I like to pick naturally sweetened ingredients. It keeps sugars low, and this yogurt bowl makes a healthy breakfast or post-workout boost. You can top yogurt with fresh fruit, nuts, granola, peanut butter, and even hazelnut chocolate!
The cashew tree in the picture is on the very edge of my garden. It doesn't get much water, it never saw any fertilizer, and it's as healthy as they come. It's three years old and it's fruiting. (Grafted cashew trees can fruit within 18 months!) ...
Just as important, cashews nutrition is supportive of good diabetes management. Generous amounts of magnesium for blood sugar control, B vitamins for nerve health and vitamin E, zinc and healthy fatty acids for skin benefits and improved wound healing all recommend cashews for consumption in ...
This is the month that we typically resolve to eat light and healthy. Chili is not traditionally known to be a healthy food. Usually made with beef it is high in fat. This chili is made with chicken and therefore much lower in fat and calorie content. The first time I made this chili...