Side effects from eating cashews are very rare; however, regularly eating far more than the recommended amount may lead to digestive symptoms such as bloating or constipation/diarrhea, headache and joint swelling.
Gas, bloating, and digestive issues may occur.
It's a common side effect, thanks to compounds in nuts called phytates and tannins, which make them difficult to digest. And eating too much fat, which is found abundantly in nuts, in a short period of time can lead to diarrhea, says Alan R.
Feeling bloated and gassy after eating too many nuts is quite common. You can blame the compounds present in the nuts for that. Most of the nuts contain compounds like phytates and tannins, which make it difficult for our stomach to digest them. Nuts also contain different kinds of fat, which can lead to diarrhea.
Research has found that frequently eating nuts lowers levels of inflammation related to heart disease and diabetes. Regularly eating a healthy diet that includes nuts may: Improve artery health. Reduce inflammation related to heart disease.
Eating a lot of high-fat meats, dairy products and eggs, sweets, or processed foods may cause constipation. Not enough fluids. Water and other fluids help fiber work better, so not drinking enough liquids can contribute to harder stools that are more difficult to pass.
BHF dietitian Victoria Taylor says:
Brazil nuts, cashews and macadamia nuts are higher in saturated fat. Too much of this can contribute to raised cholesterol levels, so only eat them occasionally. Chestnuts are an exception – they're lower in all types of fats and higher in starchy carbohydrate than other nuts.
How many nuts should I eat each day? Sygo said that she recommends about an ounce or 28 grams of nuts per day. That's about as much as what fits in the palm of your hand. And they can be a mixture of nuts or a handful of one kind, like almonds.
In the past, people with small pouches (diverticula) in the lining of the colon were told to avoid nuts, seeds and popcorn. It was thought that these foods could lodge in diverticula and cause inflammation (diverticulitis). But there's no evidence that these foods cause diverticulitis.
Just 28g of nuts daily has been found to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. For people at risk of developing heart disease, the cholesterol-lowering portfolio diet includes 42g of nuts daily and the DA SH diet, for blood pressure reduction, recommends 50g nuts daily.
Lectins, nature's own pesticides, are also abundant in peanuts. Lectins are known to damage our gut barrier cells and cause intestinal permeability.
The high fat and fibre content in nuts means that it takes a while for them to be properly digested. As they spend a lot of time working through the digestive system, the risk for gas and bloating is markedly increased.
Eating When you Have Constipation. Try these things to relieve your constipation: Do not skip meals. Avoid processed or fast foods, such as white breads, pastries, doughnuts, sausage, fast-food burgers, potato chips, and French fries.
Almonds. In addition to being a good source of fiber and protein, almonds are also high in vitamin E, which protects from cell damage by fighting free radicals in our bodies. Free radicals are unstable and highly reactive molecules that can lead to cellular aging, damage and cause disease.
The two most common symptoms of a tree nut allergy are abdominal pain and nausea/ vomiting. Some individuals with this condition will experience a tree nut allergy rash. A serious tree nut allergy reaction that requires urgent medical care is anaphylactic shock.
Refined starches, such as packaged cookies and crackers. Added sugar, such as that in sodas and sweet drinks. Saturated fats, including processed meats like hot dogs; whole milk and cheese; and fried foods. Trans fats, including margarine and coffee creamers.
The World Health Organization and the American Heart Association recommend eating a handful of nuts on a daily basis. Children and adults should take 1.5 ounces of whole nuts daily, equivalent to three tablespoons.
“Grabbing several handfuls of almonds, for example, is easy to do for your snack, but it can rack up to hundreds of calories,” she says. “Your best bet is to pre-pack almonds in resealable bags so you have portions already in check.” She recommends sticking to a one-ounce portion, which comes out to about 23 almonds.
Eat high-fiber foods such as whole-wheat grains, fresh vegetables, and beans. Use products containing psyllium, such as Metamucil, to add bulk to the stools. Try to drink 2 to 3 liters of fluid a day (unless you have a medical condition that requires you to restrict your fluid intake).