Health benefits of Eating Cashews

Cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale) is a tropical evergreen tree that produces the cashew seed and the cashew apple.It can grow as high as 14 m (46 ft), but the dwarf cashew, growing up to 6 m (20 ft), has proved more profitable, with earlier maturity and higher yields. The species is originally native to northeastern Brazil. Portuguese colonists in Brazil began exporting cashew nuts as early as the 1550s. Major production of cashews occurs in Vietnam, Nigeria, India, and Ivory Coast.

A cashew tree is attractive with large leaves and pink flowers. It is a close relative of the mango tree. The cashew nut, often simply called a cashew, is widely consumed. It is eaten on its own, used in recipes, or processed into cashew cheese or cashew butter. The shell of the cashew seed yields derivatives that can be used in many applications including lubricants, waterproofing, paints, and arms production, starting in World War II.

A cashew nut (Anacardium occidentale) is a kidney-shaped seed found at the bottom of the cashew apple, which is an edible false fruit. Cashews are packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. These include vitamins E, K, and B6, along with minerals like copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, iron, and selenium etc.

Health benefits of eating cashews:-

Contains large amount of selenium.

Helps in assisting metabolism.

Helps in improving blood volume.

It’s a heart friendly fruit that keeps the heart healthy.

Good for teeth and gums.

Helps in protecting eyes and keep them healthy.

Helps in improving vitality.

Contains a lot of healthy minerals.

It provides a long lasting energy to the body.