Outstanding health benefits of cashews nut fruit A series of Presentation By Mr Allah Dad Khan Former D.G. Agriculture & Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar allahdad52@gmail.com

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8. Cashew Nut
The health benefits of cashews include a healthy heart,
strong nerve and muscle function, improved bone and oral
health, relief from diabetes, anemia and gallstones. By
offering antioxidant defenses, they also aid in the formation
of red blood cells and encourage a better immune system.

9. Cashews Nut
these super nuts belong to the family
of Anacardiaceae, which also
includes mangoes and pistachios, and are originally native
to the coastal areas of northeastern Brazil. They are kidney
shaped seeds and are widely cultivated in places that have
tropical climates. They are grown in countries such
as India, Sri Lanka, Kenya, and Tanzania. They stick to the
bottom of its fruit, known as a cashew apple, and have
various diverse uses, particularly in Brazil and some parts
of Asia and Africa.

10. Nutritional Value Of Cashews
Cashews are very nutritious and a powerhouse of proteins
and essential minerals including copper, calcium,
magnesium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.
Sodium is also present in very small quantities. Cashews
also contains vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin B1
(thiamin), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin),
vitamin B6, folate, vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) and vitamin
K (phylloquinone). Cashews are a source of oleic acid and
provide a good quantity of monounsaturated fat and low
amounts of polyunsaturated fats with no harmful
cholesterol, if consumed appropriately.

12. Cashew nuts Protects From Macular
Degeneration
Cashew nuts have the
ability to filter Sun’s UV
rays and protect us from
macular degeneration .
• Now that you know the
health benefits of
Cashew nuts, ensure
that you eat a few
once every week I am
sure you already love
them.

13. Cashew nuts for Healthy Muscles and Nerves
Cashews are a good source of
magnesium, which is vital for the
healthy development of bones,
muscles, tissues, and organs of
the body. Magnesium helps to
maintain healthy blood pressure,
sustain the immune system,
maintain nerve function, and keep
the bones strong. It also is
involved in metabolic functions,
influences the insulin activity and
regulates the blood sugar levels
of the body. A deficiency of
magnesium alters
the metabolism of calcium and the
hormones responsible for its
regulation.

14. Cashew nuts for Healthy Heart:
Cashews contain low fat
content when compared
to other nuts and that
too in the oleic acid
form which is very
healthy for heart. They
are cholesterol free and
the antioxidants present
keeps you away from
heart diseases .

15. Cashew nuts for Healthy Gums and Teeth:
As mentioned before,
the magnesium content
present in cashew nuts
is very good for bones.
So it gives healthy teeth
as well as strong gums
to hold them

16. Cashew nuts for Pleasant sleep:
After menopause, these
cashew nuts can give
you relaxed and
pleasant sleep during
nights.

17. Cashew nuts maintains Hair Health :
Copper is the mineral
which helps your hair
get that color. So if you
take cashews which are
full of copper content,
you can get that black
hair that you always
wished for

18. Cashew nuts Helps in Weight Loss:
Even though cashew
nuts are considered as
fats, it contains good
cholesterol . So contrary
to popular belief, those
who eat cashews at
least twice a week gain
less weight when
compared to those who
eat less.

19. Cashew nuts control Diabetes
The presence of very
low amounts of sugar
and no harmful
cholesterol in
cashews makes them
safe for diabetic
patients! It even helps in
lowering the risk of type
2 diabetes

20. Cashew nuts as Chemotherapy agent
Research has shown that
the wealth of antioxidants
like anacardic acids,
cardanols and cardols in
cashews make
them effective for people
undergoing treatments for
tumors
and cancer. Ground cash
ews are a comparatively
simple absorbed form of
protein and are advised to
be safe for such patients
as well.

21. Cashew nuts for Red Blood Cells
Cashews are rich in
copper, which helps in the
metabolism of iron, aids in
the formation of red blood
cells and helps in keeping
bones and the immune
system healthy. It is also
vital for the nervous and
skeletal system of the
body. A deficiency of
copper in the body may
result in osteoporosis,
irregular heartbeats, and
anemia.

22. Cashew nuts for Bone and Oral Health
Also provide phosphoro
us, which is essential
for the healthy
development of teeth
and bones.
Phosphorous
also aids in protein
synthesis, absorption of
carbohydrates and fats
and the maintenance of
cellular health.

23. Cashew nuts for Anemia
Cashews are a source of
dietary, iron which is vital
for carrying oxygen
around the body and aids
in the functioning of
enzymes and the immune
system. A deficiency of
iron in the diet can lead to
body fatigue, anemia, and
an increased
susceptibility to infections.

24. Cashew nuts Reduces the risk of
developing Gallstones:
Gallstones are stone-
like deposits that
usually consist of
cholesterol that
accumulates in the gall
bladder. The regular
inclusion of healthy nuts
like cashews can help
to lower the risk of
formation of gallstones.

25. Cashew nuts improves Immune System:
Cashews contain zinc,
which plays a vital role in
the strengthening of the
immune system against
microbial infections,
protein synthesis and the
healing of wounds. It is
extremely important
during pregnancy for the
growth of the baby and
the developmental years
of childhood to maintain a
stable state of the body.

26. Cashew nuts Prevents Cancer:
• Proanthocyanidins are a
class of flavonols which
fight against tumor cells
by stopping them to
divide further. These
proanthocyanidins and
high copper content in
cashew nuts help fight
against cancerous cells
and keeps you away
from colon cancer. This
is one of the major
cashew nut benefits.

27. Cashew nuts Protects the Eye
In the
urban environment matched
with its excessive pollution,
our eyes often suffer from
various infections. Cashews
contains a powerful
antioxidant pigment called
Zea Xanthin. This pigment
is readily and directly
absorbed by our retina, says
nutritionist Anju Sood. This
then forms a protective layer
over our retina which
prevents the harmful UV
rays

28. Cashew nuts Healthy and Shiny hair
• Experts say that the
consumption of cashews as
well as the application
of cashew oil on
your scalp ensures healthy
hair. “Copper present
in cashew nut oil
• helps in the production of
skin and hair pigment called
melanin,” says nutritionist
Gargi Sharma. It also
enhances hair colour and can
provide a silky-smooth
texture due to the presence
of linoleic and oleic acids.

29. Cashew nuts Improves the nerves in your
body
Health benefits of cashew
nuts also include improved
nervous system in your
body. The high amount of
magnesium found in
cashews helps prevent
calcium form entering the
blood stream. If you have
too much calcium in the
blood stream it can lead to
overactive nerve cells, as
well as being the cause of
muscle fatigue, soreness
and tension.