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Nuts

Cashew Butter Or Almond Butter

Cashew butter and almond butter are nut spreads made by grinding roasted or raw cashews or almonds into a paste. They are energy-dense foods that provide mostly unsaturated fats along with some protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

Beneficial properties

rich in unsaturated fats source of plant protein contains fiber nutrient-dense supports satiety

Nutritional highlights

They provide healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, protein, fiber, vitamin E, magnesium, copper, and manganese, with almond butter typically higher in vitamin E and fiber and cashew butter higher in copper and iron.

Caution. Tree nut allergy; choose unsweetened varieties to avoid added sugars and oils, and use caution in chronic kidney disease due to potassium and phosphorus content.

Conditions it helps with

Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetes (Type 2)
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Heart Disease
Includes: Heart Disease (Cardiomyopathy)
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High Cholesterol
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Obesity
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Weight Gain & Obesity
Includes: Overweight / Weight Gain
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