Yes, but not as it is usually made. Cashews works with PCOS once you change how it is put together. Higher carbohydrate than other nuts, and very easy to overeat. Almonds or walnuts as the default, cashews occasionally.
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| Glycemic index | Not applicable — little or no available carbohydrate |
|---|---|
| Typical serving | a small handful (25 g) |
Daily is fine if you make the changes above. Eaten the standard way — without added protein or fibre — every day, it is likely to work against you.
Cashews contains little or no available carbohydrate, so glycemic index does not really apply to it and it has minimal direct effect on blood glucose. What matters here is the rest of the meal it is part of.
Almonds or walnuts as the default, cashews occasionally. Cashews is already a protein source, so the thing to watch is what it is served with — the rice, roti or bread beside it is usually where the glucose load comes from.
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