It’s essential that you read the Nutrition Facts label of everything you eat. You might be surprised at how many calories you’re taking in.

Also pay attention to the Serving Size listed on the label. Sometimes it can be a little sneaky – for example, you may have a small bottle of soda, but the Serving Size may be only part of the bottle. Drinking the entire bottle may count as two or three servings, and you’ve just added extra calories without even realizing.

You’ll also want to watch the amount of fat and sodium you’re taking in. Generally speaking, the less fat and sodium you get in your diet, the better.

One good tip is to pick a normal day, and write down the caloric amounts of everything you eat during that day. You can also keep track of the fat and sodium in what you’re eating and drinking. This way you’ll know how much you’re taking in during an average day. From there, you can adjust your diet based on this information.

If you’re looking to lose weight, you should limit yourself to between 1,500 to 1,800 calories per day. This will let you lose weight at a safe rate, of about 1 pound per week, and still let you enjoy what you’re eating.

The nuts do contain fat, but it’s considered to be a good fat that will contribute positively to your health. They also have no cholesterol.

As a snack, cashews are great for hard-training athletes to get the nutrition they need quickly and easily.