Health Benefits Of Cashew Nut
The cashews are a tropical evergreen tree that grows between 14 meters and 46 feet tall. The birth of cashew nut is from North Eastern Brazil and the major production of cashews exist in India, Nigeria, Vietnam and Ivory Coast. The name cashew nut is derived from the Portuguese word ‘Caju’, which itself is derived from the Tupian word ‘Acaju’ means “nut that produces itself”. The scientific name of cashew nut is Anacardium Occidentale. It derives from the Greek word ‘Ana’ meaning again and ‘Cardium’ meaning heart.
Cashew contains rich sources of nutrients, vitamin E, K and B6 along with minerals like phosphorous, copper, magnesium, zinc, iron and selenium, which are beneficial for maintaining good body function.
Nutrients Value In Cashew Nut
Calcium – 10.4 mg
Iron – 1.9 mg
Magnesium – 81.8 mg
Phosphorous – 166 mg
Sodium – 3.4 mg
Copper – 0.6 mg
Potassium – 185 mg
Manganese – 0.5 mg
Selenium – 5.6 mcg
Cashews have been used in traditional medicine systems to cure various disorder, including weak heart and diabetes.
Eating 12 cashews a day can reduce your colon cancer risk
1.Prevent gallstones
Some studies showed that eating cashews weekly, can help lower the risk of gallstones.
2.Maintain Bone Health
Eating cashew nuts helps in maintaining the bone health. The rich amount of calcium content in the cashew helps protect against bone demineralization. Cashew’s bone building benefits also come from their supply of vitamin K.
3.Prevent Blood Disease
Regular eating of cashews may help in avoiding blood disease. Cashew contains high amount of copper, which plays an important role in the elimination of free radical from the body.
4.Prevent Migraine Headaches
Phytosterols content in cashews can help reduce headache duration and occurrence.
Phytosterol – is a group of natural compound found in plant cell membranes.
5.Prevent Cancer
Some studies shown that eating 12 cashews a day can reduce your colon cancer risk.
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