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 Cashew nut recipe for type two diabetes sufferers
This article has been submitted by Linda Miller from Texas USA
College of Montreal experts propose us 1 good way cashew extract may treat diabetes New research published inside the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research advises cashew seed extract may play an important role in preventing and treating diabetes. The cashew is a tree in the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae. The plant is indigenous to northeastern Brazil. Scientists at the University of Montreal and the College of Yaoundé in Cameroon analyzed how cashew products affected the responses of rat liver cells to insulin. In Canada, more than 3 million Canadians have diabetes and this number is likely to reach 3.7 million by 2020, based on the Canadian Diabetes Association. In U.S.A, according to the American Diabetes Association, from the 2007 National Diabetes Fact Sheet, there are total 23.6 million children and adults in the United States - 7.8% of the population - have diabetes. 1.6 million new cases of diabetes are diagnosed in people aged 20 years and older each year. Scientists looked at cashew tree leaves, bark, seeds and apples. They found that precisely the cashew seed extract increased the absorption of blood sugar by the cells. Extracts of other plant parts had no such effect, indicating that cashew seed extract likely contains active compounds, that can have potential anti-diabetic properties. In certain people who have diabetes, a condition called insulin resistance prevents the body from processing the hormone, which regulates energy and also the processing of sugars in the body. Deficit of insulin can result in heart or kidney diseases over time. The cashew nut is a popular snack, and its rich flavor means that it's often eaten without treatment, lightly salted or sugared. Cashews are a staple in vegan diets. They are utilised as a base in sauces and gravies, and can take on sweet properties for frostings and cookies. They are high in protein and a raw, natural way to obtain energy. The fats and oils in cashew nuts are 54percent monounsaturated fat, 18percent polyunsaturated fat, and 16per cent saturated fats (9% palmitic acid and 7% stearic acid). Without having cholesterol cashew nuts are a healthy fat food for heart patients too. And because of their high amounts of monounsaturated essential fatty acids, in addition they help support healthy numbers of good (HDL) cholesterol. Here below a 4 servings recipe "The Cashew Curry" cooked in 45 minutes using a wok or frying pan, a wooden spoon an these ingredients: * ½ pound whole cashews * 2 T organic olive oil * 5 shallots, thinly sliced * 5 curry leaves * 2-in bit of lemongrass or zest of one lemon * 1 T coriander * ½ t turmeric * ½ t salt * 2 chiles, thinly sliced * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 2 slices ginger * 15 oz unsweetened coconut milk * 2 T cilantro, chopped Directions Sauté the shallots in the oil, stirring occasionally, until golden, about ten minutes. Add the curry, lemon, turmeric, chiles, garlic, ginger, and salt, and cook until fragrant, 5-10 mins. Add remaining ingredients and simmer until thickened, another 5-10 mins. Remove curry leaves and serve, with diabetic rice or brown rice.
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