Are Cashews Good For Diabetics? - Glendas Farmhouse
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Managing diabetes requires close attention to diet, activity, and medications. As you search for foods that are low on the glycemic index and are within the parameters of approved foods, cashews deserve a slot since they are good for diabetics. Glenda’s Farmhouse offers cashews and a host of other wholesome foods for health-minded families.

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Cashews and Diabetes

Diabetes is a failure of the pancreas to produce enough insulin or the body’s inability to respond appropriately to insulin, causing uncontrolled glucose levels in the blood.

By consuming cashews, rich in protein and fiber, diabetic patients can manage their blood sugar levels, and pre-diabetics can avoid developing Type II diabetes.

The healthy unsaturated fat you find in cashews is dietary magic. It improves the health of the cardiovascular system, reduces bad cholesterol and increases the good, moderates glucose levels in the blood, and lowers blood pressure, to name a few benefits. 

Nutritional Profile of Cashews

Cashews score a 22 on the glycemic index (on a range of 1-100). They have a low carb content and a wealth of healthy fat. In a single one-ounce serving of cashews, the nutritional profile is as follows: 9 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 12 g of fat, and 1 g of fiber.

How to Enjoy Cashews

Cashews are easy to use in a variety of ways. This ingredient can be incorporated into a wide range of cuisines, taking on the flavor profile of added seasonings. They may be roasted with a variety of seasonings, ground into a spread or dip, made into a dairy-free cheese, and more. 

Diabetic patients often feel that they’re no longer able to enjoy dessert. Consider this recipe for a show-stopping treat.

No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Cashew Cheesecake

Prep Time: 25 min; Set Time: 2 hours; Total Time: 2 hr 25 min

Ingredients:

Base

  • 1 cup Glenda’s Farmhouse cashews
  • ½ cup dates
  • 1 TBSP unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 TBSP coconut oil, melted
  • A pinch of Glenda’s Farmhouse sea salt

Filling

  • 2 cups Glenda’s Farmhouse cashews (soaked)
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • ½ cup agave syrup
  • ½ cup coconut oil (melted)
  • 1 pinch of Glenda’s Farmhouse sea salt
  • 3 TBSP unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions:

  1. Line a 9” circle pan with plastic wrap
  2. Soak 2 cups of Glenda’s Farmhouse cashews for 3-8 hours. Then, drain and rinse.

Base

  • Pulse the unsoaked cup of Glenda’s Farmhouse cashews in a processor a couple of times. 
  • Add the dates and give it one more pulse.
  • Add the cocoa powder, coconut oil, and sea salt, and pulse two more times.
  • Press this mix into the lined pan. 
  • Set in the refrigerator.

Filling

  1. In the food processor, add the soaked cashews, the coconut milk, syrup, and sea salt. 
  2. Blend well. Add the coconut oil while the processor blends until the mixture is smooth.
  3. Pour out half of the mixture into a bowl. Add the cocoa powder to the food processor and blend thoroughly.
  4. Pour the filling without cocoa into the refrigerated base. Smooth it out and put it back in the fridge for a couple of hours.
  5. Add the cocoa-cashew filling on top and put it back in the fridge to set (another hour or so).

Make this delicious recipe and more with Glenda’s Farmhouse cashews that are good for diabetics and everyone else!