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Physique Global

Superfood – Cashews

Cashew nuts are actually the kidney-shaped seeds that adhere to the bottom of the cashew apple, the fruit of the cashew tree, which is native to the coastal areas of northeastern Brazil.

Cashews are one of the healthiest nut available in the market and contains a wide range of vital elements like soluble and insoluble fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acid, omega-6 fatty acid, vitamin E, copper, zinc, calcium, magnesium, and so on.

 

Health Benefits of Cashews:

  • One of the great things about cashews is that it is high in “healthy fats,” or “unsaturated fats.” Since unsaturated fats are better for you than saturated, cashews are considered to be beneficial towards the prevention of diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
  • Cashews are considered a “brain food” due to their high contents of essential fatty acids (EFAs) as well as trace minerals such as copper and zinc.
  • In a recent study, cashew extract was found to improve the body’s response to its own insulin, making it a viable treatment for patients with diabetes.
  • Cashews are rich in copper which plays a role in a wide range of physiological processes including iron utilization, elimination of free radicals, development of bone and connective tissue, and the production of the skin and hair pigment called melanin.

 

Nutritional Value:

Quantity – 1 ounce (28g i.e. around 30-35 medium sized cashews)

Calories – 157

Protein – 5g

Carbohydrates – 9g (out of which 1g fiber and1.5g sugar)

Fat – 12g (out of which 9.2g is poly and mono unsaturated fat)

Magnesium – 81mg

Copper – 0.62mg

 

Conclusion:

Contrary to the popular belief that it can make you gain fat, a considerable amount of cashews in your diet can provide you with many health benefits. So everyone should incorporate this tasty and healthy snack in their daily diet. Recommended dosage for Cashews is around 1 ounce or 28gms per day to reap all the benefits of this delicious nut.