Comments on: Are raw cashews dangerous, like the ones you buy in the health food store? http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/are-raw-cashews-dangerous-like-the-ones-you-buy-in-the-health-food-store/132/ Some Ideas To Help Stay Fit Sat, 19 May 2012 09:24:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: * Deep Thought * http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/are-raw-cashews-dangerous-like-the-ones-you-buy-in-the-health-food-store/132/#comment-202 * Deep Thought * Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:08:48 +0000 http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/are-raw-cashews-dangerous-like-the-ones-you-buy-in-the-health-food-store/132/#comment-202 Raw nuts are fine, just eat a handful.... everything in moderation. Cashews have been known to be high cholesterol, so many people tend to label them as bad, but its not BAD cholesterol, its GOOD cholesterol, but again, moderation is key. Raw nuts are fine, just eat a handful…. everything in moderation.
Cashews have been known to be high cholesterol, so many people tend to label them as bad, but its not BAD cholesterol, its GOOD cholesterol, but again, moderation is key.

]]> By: SmileyGirl http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/are-raw-cashews-dangerous-like-the-ones-you-buy-in-the-health-food-store/132/#comment-201 SmileyGirl Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:46:47 +0000 http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/are-raw-cashews-dangerous-like-the-ones-you-buy-in-the-health-food-store/132/#comment-201 Raw cashews are not bad for you. But I find that toasting them helps to enhance the flavors. :) Raw cashews are not bad for you. But I find that toasting them helps to enhance the flavors. :)

]]> By: Irina C http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/are-raw-cashews-dangerous-like-the-ones-you-buy-in-the-health-food-store/132/#comment-200 Irina C Sun, 28 Dec 2008 06:37:44 +0000 http://www.health--is--fun.com/healthy-living/are-raw-cashews-dangerous-like-the-ones-you-buy-in-the-health-food-store/132/#comment-200 Every so often, a well-meaning Co-op customer will alert us to the information that raw cashews are toxic. While it is true that in their natural state, the cashew nut or kernel is encased in a shell that contains caustic oils, these oils are extracted from the shell and used industrially. Even “raw” cashews are processed to remove this oil, and so are safe to eat. People who are allergic to cashews cannot eat them at all, cooked or not. Cooking does not affect allergens and does not render food safe for someone with a true allergy. Every so often, a well-meaning Co-op customer will alert us to the information that raw cashews are toxic. While it is true that in their natural state, the cashew nut or kernel is encased in a shell that contains caustic oils, these oils are extracted from the shell and used industrially. Even “raw” cashews are processed to remove this oil, and so are safe to eat.

People who are allergic to cashews cannot eat them at all, cooked or not. Cooking does not affect allergens and does not render food safe for someone with a true allergy.

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