Cashew Nut

Cashew nuts, a richly sweet product of the cashew tree, known for their succulent flavor but for health benefits. Whether roasted, salted, sugared or covered in chocolate, the cashew nut, often used as a ingredient in appetizers, main dishes and deserts. It is packed with a mix of nutrients and minerals not found in many common foods.

Nutrition in Cashew Nut

Cashew nuts relatively  have a  high fat content  but  is considered  good fat.  They also have a fatty acid profile that contributes to good health through phyto sterols, toco-pherols, and sqaulene, all of which lower the risk of heart disease. It has zero cholesterol. Cashew nuts are very rich source of minerals like manganese, potassium, copper, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium. Eat just a handful of cashew nuts every day to avoid minerals deficit. It contains selenium which is an important micro-nutrient  Copper is a vital for many vital enzymes, it also contains zinc which is a factor in many enzymes that regulate growth and development, sperm generation, digestion and nucleic acid synthesis

Health Benefits:

Good body builder
Cashew has no cholesterol.
Cashew helps maintain healthy gums and teeth.
Cashew is an energizing food.
It contains healthy monounsaturated fat that promotes good cardiovascular health, because monounsaturated fats reduce high triglyceride levels which are associated with increased risk for heart disease.
Cashew is rich in antioxidants that help in the elimination of free radicals that may cause some cancer.
Cashew is a good source of magnesium; this mineral works with calcium to support healthy muscles and bones in the body. It also helps promote normal sleep patterns in menopausal women.
Cashew nuts have a high energy density and high amount of dietary fiber, both have been attributed to a beneficial effect on weight management, but only when eaten in moderation
Cashew’s has high copper content is vital in energy production, greater flexibility in blood vessels, bones and joints.
Cashew nut consumption helps the body utilize iron, eliminate free radicals, develop bone and connective tissue, and produce the skin and hair pigment melanin.

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