College of Montreal analysts indicate us a great way cashew extract may treat diabetes

A new research published in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research implies cashew seed extract may play an important role in preventing and treating type 2 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 College of Yaoundé in Cameroon researched how cashew products affected the responses of rat liver cells to insulin.

In Canada, over three million Canadians have diabetes and this number is expected to reach 3.7 million by 2020, according to 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 researched cashew tree leaves, bark, seeds and apples. They found that 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 condition called insulin resistance prevents the body from processing the hormone, which regulates energy and the processing of sugars in the body.

Lack of insulin can lead to heart or kidney diseases over time.

The cashew nut is a popular snack, and its rich flavor means it’s often eaten without treatment, lightly salted or sugared.

Cashews are a staple in vegan diets. They are utilized as a base in sauces and gravies, and can take on sweet properties for frostings and cookies.

They’re high in protein and a raw, natural method to obtain energy.

The fats and oils in cashew nuts are 54per-cent monounsaturated fat, 18per-cent polyunsaturated fat, and 16per-cent saturated fats (9% palmitic acid and 7% stearic acid).

With no cholesterol cashew nuts are a healthy fat food for heart patients too. And because of their high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids, in addition, they help support healthy levels of good (HDL) cholesterol.

Here below a 4 servings recipe “The Cashew Curry” cooked in 45 mins by using a wok or frying pan, a wooden spoon an these ingredients:

* ½ pound whole cashews
* 2 T essential olive oil
* 5 shallots, thinly sliced
* 5 curry leaves
* 2-in little bit of lemongrass or zest of just 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 mins.

Add the curry, lemon, turmeric, chiles, garlic, ginger, and salt, and cook until fragrant, 5-10 mins.

Add remaining ingredients and simmer until thickened, another 5-10 mins. Remove curry leaves and serve, with diabetic rice or brown rice.

About me – Linda Miller writes for diabetic cook books , her personal hobby site centered on cooking techniques to help individuals eat healthy to prevent or control diabetes.

Scientifically references:

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/news/2010/Jul/cashew-seeds-can-help-fight-against-diabetes-94654599.html

http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/117935711/grouphome/home.html