Can people with high blood sugar eat cashews and walnuts?
Disease description:
My son has recently been urinating frequently and constantly complaining of hunger. His blood sugar test results were high. Can he eat cashews and walnuts when blood sugar is high?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Patients with high blood sugar can eat cashews and walnuts, but consumption should be moderate. Cashews are rich in dietary fiber, magnesium, potassium, iron, and other trace elements, which help in managing high blood sugar and protecting cardiovascular health. Cashews have high fat and carbohydrate content, especially roasted cashews sold in the market. Therefore, it is recommended to choose raw cashews or cashews roasted at low temperatures and to control the daily intake. Walnuts contain abundant amino acids and unsaturated fatty acids, which are beneficial for maintaining brain cell activity and enhancing brain function. However, walnuts are also high in calories and fat, and long-term excessive consumption may affect blood sugar control and blood lipid levels. Therefore, patients with high blood sugar should limit their intake of walnuts, typically advised to consume them 1–2 times per week in small amounts each time, while monitoring changes in blood sugar levels.
