Cashew Extract For Diabetes
A University of Montreal analysts suggests cashew extract may treat diabetes.
A new study published inside the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research proposes cashew seed extract may play an important role in preventing and treating type two diabetes.
The cashew is a tree in the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae. The plant is native to northeastern Brazil. Scientists at the College of Montreal and the School of Yaoundé in Cameroon studied how cashew products affected the responses of rat liver cells to insulin.
In Canada, more than three million Canadians have diabetes and this number is expected 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 viewed cashew tree leaves, bark, seeds and apples. They found that exactly 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, which might have potential anti-diabetic properties.
In most people who have diabetes, a common condition called insulin resistance prevents the body from processing the hormone, which regulates energy and also the processing of sugars in the body. Lack of insulin can cause heart or kidney diseases as time passes.
The cashew nut is a popular snack, and its rich flavor means that it is often eaten on its own, lightly salted or sugared. Cashews are a staple in vegan diets. They are used as a base in sauces and gravies, and can take on sweet properties for frostings and cookies. They’re an excellent source of protein and a raw, natural supply of energy.
The fats and oils in cashew nuts are 54 per-cent monounsaturated fat, 18per cent polyunsaturated fat, and 16% saturated fats (9% palmitic acid and 7% stearic acid).
Without cholesterol cashew nuts are a healthy fat food for heart patients too. And because of their high amounts of monounsaturated fatty acids, in addition, they help support healthy levels of good (HDL) cholesterol.
Here below a 4 servings recipe "The Cashew Curry" made in 45 mins having a wok or frying pan, a wooden spoon an these ingredients:
* ½ pound whole cashews
* 2 T olive oil
* 5 shallots, thinly sliced
* 5 curry leaves
* 2-in piece 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 10 minutes.
Add the curry, lemon, turmeric, chiles, garlic, ginger, and salt, and cook until fragrant, 5-10 min’s.
Add remaining ingredients and simmer until thickened, another 5-10 min’s. Remove curry leaves and serve, with diabetic rice or brown rice.
About the Author
Linda Miller writes for diabetic person cookbooks, her personal hobby web site focussed on cooking ideas to help individuals eat healthy to prevent or deal with diabetes.
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