Many people trying to lose weight avoid nuts because they are high in calories. Even though nuts are dense in calories, they are also nutrient-dense and can actually help you lose weight. Cashews are the perfect nut to eat because they have many specific nutrients that are not found often in other foods. When eaten in moderation, cashews can help you lose weight.
Step 1
Be sure to buy unsalted cashews rather than salted or flavored cashews. Salt can cause you to retain water weight, and when consumed in excess, can cause swelling of certain body parts such as the feet. If you're going to eat cashews often, make sure you are not constantly consuming salt. Instead, you can season them with your favorite unsalted spice, such as cayenne powder or curry powder.
Step 2
Cashews make the perfect snack because they are small, portable and do not need to be refrigerated. They can easily be thrown into your purse or backpack to be eaten whenever you get hungry. Every time you eat, your metabolism begins working and starts burning calories. The more frequently you eat (even if just small snacks), the more calories you burn. Snacking often is a key factor in successful weight loss, so be sure to have cashews in Ziploc bags ready to eat when you are out of the house.
Step 3
Be sure to portion out cashews before eating them. A correct serving is 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of cashews at a time, depending on your weight and how quickly you'd like to lose weight. Use measuring cups to make sure you have the correct portion of cashews so that you do not end up overeating without thinking about it, and eating too many calories.
Step 4
Drink plenty of water when you eat cashews. Cashew nuts are an excellent source of fiber, and water is needed to move the fiber through your body. Fiber is known for facilitating regular bowel movements, but what many people don't know is that fiber causes a feeling of fullness when eaten. Each ounce of cashews you eat provides a gram of fiber, so eating a few ounces of cashews each day will help you feel full. However, if you do not drink enough water when you eat foods with fiber, you may experience stomach cramps.
Things You'll Need
- Unsalted cashews
- Ziploc bags
- Measuring cups, including ¼ cup and ½ cup measurements
- Water
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