Blood sugar control, immunity boosting: What makes cashews the ultimate healthy snack?
cashews are a delicacy.
These kidney-shaped seeds make us go nuts over their delicate, yet addicting taste!
Yes, you read that right! Despite gaining popularity among the masses as nuts, cashews are not nuts but seeds of cashew apples which grow in Central and South America as well as the Caribbean Islands.
However, that’s not all! Aside from being a delectable snack, these seeds also come with myriad health benefits! Read on to find out about them.
May Enhance Heart Health
Cashews often get unfairly bashed for containing saturated fat. However, research has revealed that they are rich in monosaturated fats ( aka the good kind of fat), which are also found in olive oil. These fats help control levels of ‘bad’ HDL cholesterol and promote the generation of the ‘good’ HDL cholesterol. Moreover, cashews are also said to have a lot of magnesium, which is reported to control high blood pressure, another known risk factor for heart attacks.
Great For Those With Diabetes
If you have diabetes or have a predisposition for being diagnosed with high blood sugar, cashews (along with almonds) may be a great snack for you, as cashews are low in carbohydrates!
May Boost Metabolism
Cashews are packed with fibers. These help you feel full and also aid bowel movement, thereby preventing constipation.
Great For Immunity
Did you know that a handful of cashews a day, can keep coughs and colds at bay? That’s because it has a lot of zinc. Zinc is noted for boosting our immunity.
Packed With Antioxidants
Cashews contain a lot of vitamin E and selenium which protects your cells from oxidative stress.
May Help In Preventing Certain Types Of Cancer
Cashews are an important source of compounds known as phytosterols which have bee
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