Oil Roasted Cashew Nuts (1 Oz (18 Kernels))

Reduce the portion to a small measured serving (about 15–20 g) and eat slowly; larger amounts can still raise glucose despite cashews being relatively low in carbohydrate.

Choose plain dry-roasted or raw cashews with no sugar, honey, maltodextrin, flour coating, or sweetened seasoning; check the ingredient list rather than relying on the front label.

Eat cashews as part of a meal rather than alone, pairing them with a protein-rich option such as plain unsweetened Greek yogurt or eggs.

Add non-starchy, high-fiber vegetables to the meal, such as broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, peppers, or cucumber, and avoid pairing the cashews with crackers, bread, dried fruit, or sweet drinks.

Avoid eating them when you are sedentary; a gentle 10–20 minute walk after the snack or meal can reduce the post-meal rise.

Use your usual portion and timing tests to compare raw versus oil-roasted cashews, since the spike may reflect serving size, added ingredients, or what you ate alongside them.