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- Cashew is a bean shaped nut that grows on a tropical evergreen tree.
- The casher tree is related to poison ivy and the shell of the cashew nuts contains an irritating poison. People who touch the shell sometimes develop skin rashes/blisters; this is the reason why cashew nuts are always sold shelled and dried. Even the so-called "raw" cashews have actually been roasted to remove all the poison/toxic resin from the nuts.
- Cashew nuts has a high content of monounsaturated fats, copper and magnesium.
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- Good body builder.
- Cashew has no cholesterol.
- Cashew helps maintain healthy gums and teeth.
- Cashew is an energizing food.
- Cashew contains healthy monounsaturated fat that promotes good cardiovascular health, because monounsaturated fats reduce high triglyceride levels which are associated with increased risk for heart disease.
- Cashew is rich in antioxidants that help in the elimination of free radicals that may cause some cancer.
- Magnesium works with calcium to support healthy muscles and bones in the body. It also helps promote normal sleep patterns in menopausal women.
- Cashew nuts have a high energy density and high amount of dietary fiber, both have been attributed to a beneficial effect on weight management, but only when eaten in moderation.
- Cashew's has high copper content is vital in energy production, greater flexibility in blood vessels, bones and joints.
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