University of Montreal researchers propose us a great way cashew extract may treat diabetes

A new research published inside the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research suggests 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 University 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 supposed to reach 3.7 million by 2020, based on 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 looked at cashew tree leaves, bark, seeds and apples. They found that exactly 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 certain people with diabetes, a common condition called insulin resistance prevents the body from processing the hormone, which regulates energy and also the processing of sugars in the body.

Deficit of insulin can cause heart or kidney diseases over time.

The cashew nut is a popular snack, and its rich flavor means that it’s often eaten on its own, lightly salted or sugared.

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

They are rich in protein and a raw, natural method to obtain energy.

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

Without cholesterol cashew nuts are a healthy fat food for heart patients too. And because of their high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids, they also help support healthy amounts of good (HDL) cholesterol.

Here below a 4 servings recipe “The Cashew Curry” made in 45 mins having 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 bit of lemongrass or zest of 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 min’s. Remove curry leaves and serve, with diabetic rice or brown rice.

About me – Linda Miller writes for type two diabetes cook books , her personal hobby blog targeted on cooking ideas to help individuals eat healthy to protect against or control diabetes.

Clinically 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