Cashew Nuts (Kaju)

Description

Cashew Nuts are especially rich in unsaturated fats — a category of fats linked to a lower risk of premature death and heart disease.

They’re also low in sugar, a source of fiber, and contain almost the same amount of protein as an equivalent quantity of cooked meat.

Cashews are low in sugar and rich in fiber, heart-healthy fats, and plant protein.

They’re also a good source of copper, magnesium, and manganese — nutrients important for energy production, brain health, immunity, and bone health.

Benefits of eating Cashew Nuts every day

Prevents blood diseases

Limited quantities of cashew nuts, when eaten regularly, can help in preventing blood diseases. Cashew nuts are a rich source of copper that helps eliminate free radicals from the body.

Good for hair

Copper found in nuts is also good for hair, helping it remain bright and strong. In addition, copper also is an essential part for many enzymes that help provide colour to the hair.

Good for heart

Anything in excess is harmful and so are cashew nuts. But three to four cashew nuts consumed daily can lower cholesterol. Cashews help lower low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and increases high-density lipoproteins (HDL). HDL carries cholesterol from the heart to liver to be further broken down.

Great for skin

Interestingly, oil extracted from cashew is amazingly beneficial for skin. The oil is rich in zinc, magnesium, iron, selenium and phosphorous. Nuts are also a great source of proteins and antioxidants thereby helping your skin remain healthy and wrinkle free. It also helps in prevention of skin cancer.

Fights cancer

Cashew nuts are known to have proanthocyanidin (flavonols). This helps fight tumour cells by restricting its growth and division.

Helpful for weight loss too

Despite being high in fat and protein, daily intake of nuts in limited quantity (two or three) can help maintain weight. It has high level of dietary fibre and high energy density, that helps in weight management.