Cashews: Health Benefits of Nuts
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Cashew nuts are a type of nut with a soft consistency and a sweet taste. Cashews are sold raw as well as roasted and salted or unsalted. Cashews are also used to make dairy alternatives, such as cashew milk and cheese, sour cream, and cashew-based cream sauces. Consuming a lot of plant foods such as cashews reduces the risk of many lifestyle-related health problems. Thanks to the consumption of this nut, it is possible to protect the heart, hair and bones, among other things. In addition, the consumption of cashew nuts offers other benefits.
Maintaining a healthy weight
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Eating nuts does not lead to weight gain, but it does help to maintain a healthy weight. This is because eating nuts such as cashews makes a person feel full. Furthermore, the consumption of nuts contributes to the production of heat in the body (thermogenesis). This stimulates the metabolism
Eye protection
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Cashews are beneficial for protecting the eyes against harmful UV rays. They contain the powerful antioxidant known zeaxanthin, which forms a protective layer above the retina. In other words, cashew nuts are an example of eye-healthy food
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Bone Health
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Cashews are one of the few food sources that contain a lot of copper. For adults 19 years and older, the recommended daily intake for copper is 900 micrograms. Severe copper deficiency is associated with a lower bone mineral density and an increased risk of osteoporosis. Copper also plays an important role in the maintenance of collagen and elastin. Without enough copper, the body cannot replace the damaged connective tissue or the collagen that supports the bone. This leads to joint problems, among other things, while the body tissues begin to break down. The magnesium in cashews is also important for bone formation, as it aids in the assimilation of calcium in the bone. Manganese
Heart health
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Fatty acids The monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids present in cashews help lower LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and heart attack. The risk of coronary heart disease
Anemia prevention
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Regular and moderate consumption of cashew nuts reduces the risk of blood diseases. One of the most common blood diseases is iron deficiency anemia (ferriprieve anemia)
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Reduced risk of gallstones
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Frequent nut consumption (from ninety nuts per week) is associated with a reduced risk of having the gallbladder removed operationally (cholecystectomy) by gallstones
Risks
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Allergy People with nut allergies should avoid cashews because they contain powerful allergens (triggers) that can potentially cause allergic reactions, including life-threatening anaphylactic shock