If you dont already have a bag in your pantry, youre going to want to get one stat!

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Cashews might not get as much attention as other nuts.

These sweet, buttery-tasting nuts are more than just a nutrient-packed snack.

Theyre also an incredibly versatile addition to all kinds of dishes, from salads to grain bowls to desserts.

Plus, theyre easily transformed into cashew butter, milk, cream and even cheese.

So, theyre an excellent option if youre trying to work more plant foods into your rotation.

May Help with Weight Management

If youve been avoiding cashews (or any nuts!)

Theres more good news.

Cashews combination of protein and heart-healthy fats can slow digestion.

That may keep you satisfied for longer, helping you eat less overall.

For starters, cashews are low in carbohydrates (only 9 grams per ounce of cashews).

Theyre also rich in other blood sugarfriendly nutrients like protein, fiber, healthy fats and antioxidants.

Remember that study where people with bang out 2 diabetes consumed 10% of their daily calories from cashews?

They also experienced lower insulin levels than volunteers who didnt eat cashews.

May Support Bone Health

Building sturdy bones isnt just about calcium.

Nutrients likevitamin K,magnesiumand phosphorus also do good things for your skeleton.

And cashews are a delicious way to get all three of them!

Cashews also provide zinc, an antioxidant mineral that keeps your immune system strong and healthy.

How to Incorporate Cashews into Your Diet

Of course, cashews are a healthy, delicious snack.

But thats just the beginning!

Here are more tasty ways to add them to your day.

Their healthy fat, fiber and protein make them naturally satisfying and filling.

Time to stock up!

For most people, about an ounce a day, or roughly 18 cashew nuts, is just right.

Yes, cashews naturally contain a variety of antioxidants like polyphenols and flavonoids that may help tame inflammation.

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