You've probably heard conflicting information about nuts. Some say they are the best thing to reach for when you want a healthy snack that's filled with protein, and nuts can be found in a bevy of so-called healthy foods, like trail mix. Meanwhile, others say to stay away from nuts, because it's all too easy to overdo it and eat too many.
There's such a thing as too much of a good thing — and when it comes to fat-filled nuts, that health-conscious snack can quickly turn less-than-ideal. Still others will tell you to stay away from nuts because the farming practices necessary for some varieties are killing the planet. So which is it? Are nuts good, bad, or somewhere in between? In truth, it all comes down to the varieties of nuts you're consuming.
Here are nuts to reconsider eating or to eat in lesser quantities, and some nuts to reach for every time you're at the grocery store. Stop eating: Cashews The cashew is admittedly delicious and very versatile. Beyond using it in both sweet and savory dishes, you can use it to make butter, milk, or even cheese.
However, for all of the goodness cashews offers, even health benefits like healthy fats, protein, and fiber, they're not exactly the perfect nut. Cashews are particularly high in saturated fat compared to other nuts (twice the amount that you'll find in an almond). Too much saturated fat can increase your cholesterol.
Beyond the saturated fat, cashews also come with human rights-related concerns. Cashews are largely grown and.