Cashew

CASHEW - A BRAZILIAN MIRACLE

Cashews are unlike other nuts, neither in properties nor in shape. Experts call this nut the food of the future. But they do not consider it a nut, claiming that it is a fruit, since it consists of two parts - an apple and a pear-shaped stalk, which is called cashew nut.

This nut has several names at once - it is called Indian nut, Western Anacardium, and Acaju. But no matter how you call it, it is a useful product that has found application in various industries and medicine.

The natural habitat for the delicious fruits of evergreen trees is South America and Brazil. After a while, cashews began to be grown in Nigeria, Thailand, India, Vietnam, Central America. The tree belongs to the sumac family and is the only nut in the world whose kernel ripens outside the fruit, and not in its core. Close relatives of the plant include mango, pistachio, varnish tree, poison ivy, and a Peruvian pepper tree.

Cashews are good for everyone. It is rich in saturated fatty acids, vitamins E, K, PP, group B. As well as potassium, magnesium, selenium, zinc, and other important minerals. Scientists have proven more than fifty useful properties of cashews for the human body.

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In Brazil, they say: "Cashew makes hair shiny, eyes young, teeth and even desires strong." There was a time when the Indians even fought for nut plantations - they considered the fruits so valuable. Cashews are a popular snack today and are found in hundreds of popular dishes. It is eaten all over the world and is valued for its nutritional and beneficial properties. We will tell you what is good about cashews, how to choose them as well as what to use them for. We've collected everything you need to know about this nut.

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MAIN PROPERTIES OF SUCH NUTS:

Strengthens the immune system. Cashews have antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, so they are good for the cold season. It also tones and energizes.
Helps the nervous system. The nut is rich in tryptophan, so it has a positive effect on the brain. It is useful to eat cashews during increased nervous stress.
Improves the cardiovascular system. Most nuts have this property, cashews are no exception. It cleans the body of cholesterol plaques, increases vascular tone.
Strengthens teeth. This was proved by Japanese scientists. Special substances in cashews destroy bacteria that destroy tooth enamel.
Fights inflammation. Cashews are worth eating for cancer prevention.
It is good for vegetarians and athletes. The human body absorbs protein better from cashew nuts than from other nuts. It is useful to add it to the diet when quitting eating meat.
Improves the work of the digestive tract. The nut is rich in fiber, which cleanses the intestines. Regular consumption of cashews normalizes digestion, relieves constipation. The nut improves metabolism and promotes the absorption of nutrients.
It’s good for women. Eating cashews can help you lose weight. Walnut has a good effect on the condition of the skin. Cashews will help women who are struggling with hair loss.
Lowers sugar. Doctors include cashews in the diet of diabetics. It not only lowers blood sugar levels but also prevents complications. Experts advise eating 5-6 cashew nuts daily for prevention.
The calorie content of cashews is about 570 kcal per 100 grams. Therefore, to get an additional boost of energy and vitamins, you should eat about 10 nuts a day.

It is important to note the fact that a nut that is in a shell can provoke poisoning as it contains harmful substances.

However, we only use peeled cashews. It complements the other ingredients and superfoods in our products perfectly and makes them incredibly healthy and nourishing.