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Do cashews make you gain weight?

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Nuts are rich in protein, dietary fiber and healthy fats. Nuts – such as peanuts, cashews, almonds, pistachios, walnuts and pecans – are high in calories. One ounce of peanuts contains about 160 calories, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. High-calorie diets often lead to weight gain and obesity. read more

Upon closer evaluation, you may be surprised to know that nuts are not only a nutrient-dense powerhouse, but they can also help you control your weight. To add to that, nuts are also good source of fiber, protein and minerals, making them a healthy part of a nutritious diet. read more

Each ounce of cashews has 163 calories, which is only 16 to 18 cashew nuts, so it's easy to eat multiple servings in one sitting if you aren't careful. You need to cut 500 calories out of your diet each day to lose one pound per week, and this will be hard to do if you eat too many servings of cashews in one sitting. read more

In this context, cashews alone won't make any difference. If cashews contribute to achieve a positive calorie balance then yeah, you'll gain weight. If your eat cashews but still remain below your maintenance calories then you won't gain any weight. Cashews themselves are not magic pills that add weight to our bodies they're just one more food. read more

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