Health - Wellness
When You Eat Too Many Cashews, This Is What Happens
By KIMBERLY SMITH
Cashews are thought to have oxidation-fighting benefits, which can potentially reduce inflammation and provide protection from certain ailments. However, there can be some drawbacks if you eat too many of them.
Eating an excessive amount of salted cashews increases your sodium intake, which can raise your blood pressure, and since sodium causes your body to retain water, all those cashews could also lead to temporary weight gain. Additionally, cashews can be addictive, and those calories can lead to weight gain as well.
Aside from gaining weight, you could potentially increase your risk of kidney stones if you consume too many cashews. These nuts contain oxalates, which are known to raise the chances of kidney stones, especially if they run in your family, so it’s best to limit your cashew intake to an ounce a day.