Hidden Benefits of Cashew

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Today you will get to know "Hidden Benefits of Cashew".

Cashew is actually a seed which is considered as a snack nut. 

Cashew is the native to Northern-east Brazil. Scientific name of cashew Anacardium occidentale.

Cashews are packed with full of nutrition and beneficial plant compound. 

Cashew helps to improve several health condition like Weight loss, Improved blood sugar control and keep your heart healthy.

Vietnam is the leading producer of Cashew in the world with 2,663,885 metric tones and India is the second largest producer of cashew with 785,925 metric tons.

 

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Nutritional facts of Cashew 

Per 100 gram of Cashew

Calories	553
Carbs	30.19g
Protein	18.22g
Fat	43.85g
Fiber	3.3g
Sugar	5.91g
Vitamin B1	0.423mg
Vitamin B2	0.058mg
Vitamin B3	1.062mg
Vitamin B6	0.417mg
Copper	2.2mg
Vitamin C	0.5mg
Calcium	26mg
Iron	6.68mg
Magnesium	292mg
Phosphorus	593mg
Potassium	660mg
Zinc	5.78mg

 

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Hidden Benefits of Cashew

1. Cashews are rich in nutrient

Cashews nuts are rich in fiber, heart healthy fat, protein and contains low sugar. they are also contains selenium, iron, magnesium

 

2. Rich source of Antioxidants

Nuts and seed are considered antioxidant powerhouses.

Cashew contains polyphenols and carotenoids, which are antioxidant and helps reduce inflammation.

 

3. Aids weight loss

Cashews are rich in fiber and protein which can help reduce hunger and increase felling of fullness. 

 

4. Aids improve heart health

Cashews are rich in essential fatty acid, potassium and oxidants, which are beneficial for your heart health. 

5. May help in type 2 diabetes

As we told you that cashews are rich in fiber and less in sugar, which may help reduce blood sugar levels and protect against type 2 diabetes.

 

6. Immunity booster

Cashews contains zinc and vitamins which keep your body healthy. zinc is an immunity booster compound.

 

7. May aids strengthen bones

Your body needs minerals for healthy bones and cashews are rich source of calcium and cooper that gives strength to your bones. 

 

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