Cashew (1 piece)

Reduce the cashew portion and measure it (for example, start with 1–2 tablespoons) rather than eating directly from the bag.

Choose plain, unsweetened cashews; avoid honey-roasted, candied, flavored, or cashew products with added sugar.

Eat cashews as part of a meal with protein and fiber, such as eggs with leafy vegetables, tofu with broccoli, or plain Greek yogurt with chia seeds.

Avoid pairing cashews with rapidly absorbed carbohydrate foods or sweet drinks, such as juice, sweets, refined crackers, or sweetened coffee.

Try spreading the same portion across two snacks or eating it after a balanced meal instead of on an empty stomach.

Check your glucose response at consistent times after different cashew portions; if spikes persist, discuss the pattern with your clinician or diabetes educator.