5 MINUTES RECIPE
Raw Nuts Taco “Meat”
1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup almonds(or walnuts)
1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes packed in oil
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cumin (or to taste)
pinch red pepper flakes (or more if you want more spice)
1/4-1/2 tsp salt (to taste, start with 1/4. Â If using salted nuts, you may not need salt!)
2-4 tbsp olive oil (or hemp, or flax, etc)
How to make
Put all ingredients into food processor. Â Pulse until you get desired consistency. Â Add more oil if it looks too dry. Â Do not over process or it will be a paste! Â The flavor is best once it sits a bit.
ABOUT:
A number of studies have examined whether diets high in cashews can improve symptoms of metabolic syndrome.
One study found that a diet containing 20% of calories from cashews improved blood pressure in people with metabolic syndrome.
Another study noticed that cashews increased the antioxidant potential of the diet.
Interestingly, a few studies have shown that diets high in cashews may increase blood sugar in people with metabolic syndrome.
Another larger study observed that a diet rich in cashews reduced blood pressure and increased levels of “good” HDL cholesterol. However, it had no significant effects on body weight or blood sugar levels.