Research
Macro partitioning
Replacing saturated fats with monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) from nuts (specifically cashews) improves lipid profiles (increases HDL) and reduces blood pressure in type 2 diabetic patients.
Add 30 grams of cashews to your daily diet. This specific amount of MUFA-rich nuts has been shown in clinical trials to improve 'good' cholesterol (HDL) and lower blood pressure in people with type 2 diabetes. It is a simple, effective swap for less healthy fats.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
MUFA rich nuts like cashewnut (30g/day for 3 months) was associated with an increase in HDL cholesterol and a decrease in blood pressure in a recent randomized trial in T2D participants (Mohan et al., 2018)
Why this rating
Based on a cited randomized controlled trial (Mohan et al., 2018).
Source
Nutrition and its Link with Diabetes in Asian Indians: Challenges and Solutions
S. Shobana et al. · Revista de Fomento Social · 2018
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