1. Nutritional composition of cashew nuts
Cashew nuts contain a lot of vitamins and minerals, antioxidants such as vitamins E, K, B6 and minerals copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, iron and selenium to help maintain good body functions. Specifically, according to the US Department of Agriculture's National Nutrient Database, 1 ounce of cashews (about 28.35g) will contain:
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157 calories
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8.56g carbohydrates
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1.68g sugar
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0.9g fiber
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5.17g protein
At the same time, such a portion of cashew nuts (about 18 whole nuts) will provide nutrients according to the recommended daily intake by experts as follows:
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31% copper
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23% manganese
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20% magnesium
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17% phosphorus
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10% iron
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8% selenium
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5% vitamins
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2. Uses of cashews
With the above nutritional ingredients, eating cashews will bring many health benefits, including:
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Prevents heart disease: because cashews provide a source of healthy fats for the body to absorb fat-soluble vitamins such as Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K and produce important fatty acids for brain development. Fats from cashews are heart-healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fats that help reduce bad cholesterol when consumed in appropriate amounts.
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Good for the eyes: cashews contain high levels of lutein and zeaxanthin, which act like antioxidants, so when used regularly, they help protect the eyes from minor damage, especially for the elderly, and even reduce the risk of cataracts.
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Promotes muscle and nervous system health: cashews are rich in magnesium, which is important for bone and joint development, and also helps maintain blood pressure, strengthens the immune system, helps maintain nerve function, and keeps bones strong. For postmenopausal women, cashews can bring more comfortable and pleasant sleep.
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Cancer prevention: because cashews are rich in antioxidants such as anacardic acid, cardanol, and cardol, they are effective for patients undergoing tumor and cancer treatment. In particular, the Proanthocyanidins found in cashews, which belong to the flavonoid group, also have the effect of fighting and limiting the growth of cancer cells, which is an outstanding benefit of this type of nut.
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Promotes the formation of red blood cells in the body: because cashews contain a lot of copper, which supports iron metabolism to help produce red blood cells, thereby making bones and the immune system healthy.
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Promotes oral health: Phosphorus in cashews is essential for the healthy development of teeth and bones as well as assisting in protein synthesis, carbohydrate and fat absorption, and maintaining cell health.
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Prevents gallstones: using cashews helps reduce cholesterol accumulation in the gallbladder which helps prevent the formation of gallstones.
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Strengthens the immune system: cashews contain zinc which plays an important role in strengthening the immune system, fighting infections, synthesizing proteins and healing wounds. Especially for pregnant women, zinc also helps maintain a healthy body for the fetus and the first years of the child's life.
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Effective in weight loss: using cashews will help replace animal fats with monosaturated fats and has helped control body weight and reduce fat and cholesterol accumulation. Cashew nuts also contain antioxidants and vitamin E that help prevent aging, beautify skin and hair, and are very good for women.
Hard-shelled nuts such as cashews have a high fat content so they can easily go rancid. When storing, they need to be placed in a cool and dry place to maintain good quality. Cashews can be stored for up to several months in good conditions.
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