Cashew is not only delicious, but also a nut rich in useful substances. In the article, you will find out what benefits cashews bring to your body.
Cashew benefits
Cashew contains unsaturated fatty acids - omega 3, omega 6 and omega 9, which interact with each other and perfectly support the functioning of the nervous system.
In addition, cashews often become a source of B vitamins, as well as useful minerals such as potassium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper, iron, and so on.
Studies show that eating a small portion of cashews a day is enough to lower your "bad" cholesterol and increase your "good" cholesterol. In addition, this nut contains fewer calories than previously thought.
The optimal daily dose of cashews is 4-5 nuts. Larger amounts may cause headaches.
Here's who should limit cashews: People who are allergic to other nuts: hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, pistachios, almonds, peanuts, or pectin.
Which nuts to choose: roasted or raw
During frying, nuts are slightly harmed, useful unsaturated acids are destroyed, which are mainly responsible for maintaining blood pressure at the right level, and slow down the aging process.
If we consider the situation from this point, then raw nuts are more beneficial for human health.
