Whether you are trying to lose weight, or maintain your current figure there is a myriad of diets out there to suit your goal and body type. But which diets allow cashews? In truth, just about every diet benefits from the presence of raw or roasted cashews. This is because cashews are a valuable source of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. Cashews have been medically proven to improve heart health, lower cholesterol, strengthen bones, benefit oral care and so much more. However, if you are on a very specific or restricted diet (like Weight Watchers or Atkins), then you might be seeking answers about which diets allow cashews. Luckily, Beyond has you covered. This article will explore how raw or roasted cashews fit in with various diet plans today.
In general, roasted cashews are great tools in your dietary toolbox to help maintain or lose weight. They are high in magnesium, which helps manage your metabolism. The magnesium, protein, and other nutrients in cashews assist in regulating how levels of fat and carbohydrates are processed in the body. So no matter what diet you choose, a moderate amount of cashews can give you an edge in your weight loss routine. That said, let’s take a look at which diets allow cashews.
Since the 1960s, Weight Watchers (WW) has helped millions of people lose weight. They use a point system that simplifies the process of counting calories in food. But do they allow roasted cashews on their diet plan? The good news is yes! WW recommends a modest serving of cashews to round out a healthy, nutritious diet. The Weight Watchers plan acknowledges the healthy benefits of cashews and recommends a serving size of about 18 cashews (which equates to 5 WW smart points) as a well-balanced regime on their program.
A keto diet (known as the ketogenic diet) focuses on high fat, low carbohydrate eating plan. People on a keto plan see results when their bodies go into a state called ketosis, which is when the body is deprived of carbohydrates, so it burns fat to make energy. Roasted and raw cashews are naturally high in fat, which is what a keto diet requires. However, cashews also have a higher carbohydrate count than most other nuts. Opinions differ about eating cashews on keto; however, most diet experts agree an occasional snack or marginal amount of roasted cashews on keto is not going to ruin your weight loss results.
The Atkins diet is very similar to the keto diet; in that it focuses on a low-carb diet. There are several phases in the Atkins diet, the first being the ‘induction phase’ this is when you focus mainly on eating high fat and high protein foods while virtually eliminating carbohydrates. Because roasted cashews have a healthy amount of carbs, they are not recommended to eat during the induction phase of the Atkins diet. However, there is good news! Once you are in the maintenance phases of the Atkins plan, you are free to enjoy Beyond’s scrumptious cashews without hindering your diet regimen.
The Paleo diet (also known as the caveman diet) is a meal plan that mimics the types of food early humans ate over 10,000 years ago during the Paleolithic age. It is a diet based on whole, raw foods, whole proteins and restricts all processed foods. Because Beyond raw cashews are 100% natural, they are a great addition to your weight maintenance goals on the Paleo diet.
Raw and roasted cashews are vegan dieter’s best friend! A vegan diet restricts all animal proteins and animal byproducts. This diet excludes all meat, fish, poultry, eggs, and even dairy products like milk and cheese. Beyond cashews are excellent for vegan diets because they are all-natural, non-GMO, and completely free of animal products. An awesome treat for vegans is Beyond’s raw cashews in bulk. Why? Because you can use our raw cashews to make your own milk, butter, and even make cashew cheese! Cashews are the go-to food for vegans because they are plant-based, healthy, and nutritious. Also, cashews are so diverse. You can do amazing things with cashews that make satisfying substitutes for dairy products otherwise prohibited on a vegan plan.
So which diets allow cashews? Thankfully, all of them! Some diets advise more moderation than others, but cashews definitely have a place in your food plan. Whatever diet plan you are on, you have options and Beyond roasted cashews can be a wonderful addition to your meals.
Our cashews are locally sourced and processed in a peanut-free facility. Buying Beyond means you are buying pure, premium cashews. Check out our raw cashew bulk options so you can get the best value for your buck while you are staying fit and healthy. Feel free to shoot us an email and let us know how you use our roasted cashews in your diet routine. We love to hear how you are enjoying our all-natural cashews!
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