Are cashews bad for you?

Like most nuts and seeds, they’re good for you in moderation. Roasted and salted cashews may contain high levels of added fat and sodium, which aren’t good for you if you eat too much of them. Additionally, cashews naturally contain chemicals called phytates that can make it harder for you to absorb certain vitamins and minerals. You can offset those effects by soaking the cashews overnight before eating them or adding them to your food. Don’t eat cashews if you’re allergic to other types of tree nuts (such as almonds, pecans, or pistachios).