Cashew nuts and their health benefits
Cashew is a tree that is indigenous to Brazil, the nut is known as cashew. It also grows in parts of Asia and Africa.
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Here are some of the amazing health benefits of cashew nuts:
- Cashew nuts have natural oil that is rich in zinc, iron and selenium and other antioxidants, which helps to keep our skin young and radiating.
- The presence of zinc in cashew nuts helps to improve sperm count in males, which aids fertility chances.
- The presence of copper in cashew helps to create healthy hair pigment-melanin that enhances hair colour.
- Cashew nuts are most times consumed as a snack, this nut is rich in protein, calories and fibres which help to kill one’s cravings and hunger, and it is filling.
- The presence of minerals (copper and calcium) in cashew nuts helps to strengthen our bones.
- Cashew nut is a good source of fibre, this helps to prevent blood sugar spikes. Notwithstanding, it is advisable to consume only 3-4 cashews per day.