Cashews? Are they primal? page

[donnal]

They seem so peanut-like so I looked them up to see if they are legumes but wikipedia tells me they are technically a SEED. And grow inside a cashew FRUIT!! Who knew/? Any cashew eaters around here? Are they on the "avoid" list? I do love cashew butter!

[Hedonist]

Cashews are moderately low in PUFA, with a total of 7.8 grams per 100 grams, most of it in omega-6 fat. They are a good source of magnesium, phosphorus, copper and manganese.

and phytic acid

Cashews: 1,866 mg/100 grams

Are Nuts and Seeds Healthy

They are so so as Primal foods. OK to add some to a dish sometimes but not good to eat everyday, like I do. Hehe.

[ElaineC]

I don't care if they are or not. I love cashews, and will continue to eat them! They aren't horrible for you or anything, and are a whole lot better than most things in the grocery store.

[Hedonist]

I don't care if they are or not. I love cashews, and will continue to eat them! They aren't horrible for you or anything, and are a whole lot better than most things in the grocery store.

I hear you. I won't give them up completely unless someone proves they will take years off my live. Fat chance.

[primalrob]

technically, they're not primal. i had the same question for mark a while back. but, i'm with everyone else...eat them.

[tarek]

If you can find truly raw cashews, sprout them! Sprouted cashews have an AWESOME flavor. They're much sweeter this way. :]

[Fairychilde]

If you can find truly raw cashews, sprout them! Sprouted cashews have an AWESOME flavor. They're much sweeter this way. :]

I eat sprouted cashews...yummy...

[RitaRose]

Too high in carbs for my taste.

[Chaohinon]

Technically not primal, but I'd put them in the gray of things that aren't all that bad for you, but probably shouldn't be eaten in large amounts daily.

[ElaineC]

Too high in carbs for my taste.

VERY true, which is why I really do need to keep them out of the house. I seem to do ok if they are in a mixed nut type situation, but even so, dangerous food for me to have around! I can eat a ridiculous amount if I'm not careful. Heck, even when I am careful.