Are you "glucose curious," wondering how different foods affect your blood sugar? Most people know that highly processed foods, especially those loaded with added sugar, can cause a spike in blood sugar. But things get a bit more complicated when you start mixing foods together. You might avoid white rice because it can raise your blood sugar, but if you pair it with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, you can actually blunt that spike, according to a 2019 study in Nutrition Research and Practice.

(Here are some signs that your blood sugar is spiking .)

That's where cashews come in. An ounce of raw cashews gives you about a gram of fiber, 5 grams of protein, and over 12 grams of fat. Sure, they also have around 9 grams of carbs and a little sugar, but the combo of fiber, protein, and f

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