Cashew nuts: benefits and harms

Cashew nuts: benefits and harms

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Cashews are the fruit of an Indian nut native to Brazil. This tree belongs to the Sumac family and is interesting, first of all, because its nuts ripen not in the fruit cavity (as in all other plants), but outside. They are attached to the "apple" of cashews, also called the cashew apple.

[h2]The origin of cashews[/h2]
It's hard to say when these delicious nuts were first eaten. In fact, anyone could have liked them. However, historians attribute the discovery to the Tikuna Indians who lived in the area where Brazil is today. By the way, they have found use not only for nuts, but also for leaves and bark.

However, the question of where nuts grow can be answered in different ways. The plant is unpretentious, it easily takes root in new places. Therefore, you can taste the new harvest in Goa, Thailand, and Brazil. Wherever is more convenient for you.

[h2]What are the benefits of cashew nuts?[/h2]
Science has long known the antiseptic and antibacterial properties of cashews. It is also proven that the nut tones and strengthens the body's defenses due to its high content of ascorbic acid.

Useful properties are also demonstrated by the following:
[list]improve blood composition due to rich iron content;
[*] have a beneficial effect on vision due to vitamin A;
[*] slow down the aging process and normalize the nervous system, as they contain vitamins B1 and B2;
[*] strengthen bones, as they saturate them with calcium and phosphorus;
[*] improve potency due to zinc;
[*] reduce the level of dangerous cholesterol, as they are rich in fatty acids;
[*] they perfectly saturate the body with proteins (this is very important for athletes, people who fast and do not consume food of animal origin).
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Those who are well versed in the topic claim that this delicacy saves even from such serious diseases as psoriasis, anemia, and dystrophy. Nuts are useful for toothache and metabolic disorders.

[h2]How are cashews used?[/h2]
They are eaten as an independent product, added to salads, second courses and snacks. They are good in sauces and sweets. Especially in recipes related to Indian and Asian cuisines. For example, cashew nuts combined with curry seasoning are very good.

In addition, butter is squeezed out of nuts, the taste of which is somewhat similar to peanut butter. And cardoil oil is extracted from the shell, which is used in the technical and medical industries.

[h2]When are cashews dangerous to health?[/h2]
First, if you are obese or overweight. After all, cashew nuts have a high calorie content – 600 kcal. The amount of fat in 100 grams of the product is slightly less than 50. The best way out is to eat up to 5 peanuts a day.

Secondly, if you are offered cashew nuts in their shells. There is a layer of cardola between the nut and its shell. This substance is an oil that, when it gets on the skin, causes burns.

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