Sunday, May 3, 2020

Advantages and disadvantages of cashew nut(Kaju )

Advantages and disadvantages of cashew nut




We often eat cashew in dry fruit, sweets, in many dishes, in vegetables, chutney etc.  Cashew was actually brought to Brazil in the 16th century by the Portuguese in India. Vitamin E is found in abundance in cashew, which makes it anti-aging.

 Eating cashew nut keeps the metabolism of the body right and also cures heart disease.  Cashew contains minerals like magnesium, potassium, copper, zinc, iron, manganese, selenium which make it treasurer of properties.  So today we know about the benefits of this.

Benefits of Cashew -
Benefits of Cashew for Cancer

 The proanthocyanidins present in cashew are a class of flavonols that help fight against tumor cells.  The proanthocyanidins and copper present in cashews help fight cancer cells and keep us away from stomach cancer.  Simultaneously cashew contains antioxidants such as vitamin E and selenium which prevent cancer from flourishing.


 Method of eating cashew nut for heart health

 The amount of fat in cashew nuts is very less compared to other nuts and it contains high amount of oleic acid which is very beneficial for our heart health.  Cholesterol is very low in cashew and the antioxidants present in it keep us away from heart diseases.

 Benefits of eating cashew nut in blood pressure -

 Cashew is very low in sodium and it contains a lot of potassium and magnesium which keep our blood pressure under control.

 Benefits of eating cashew nut for hair -

 Copper is found in cashew.  Regular use of cashews makes the hair long, thick, strong and shiny.  The problem of hair loss is also overcome by regular use of it.

 Benefits of eating cashew in bones -

 Like calcium, magnesium is also important for bone health.  The magnesium present in cashew makes our bones strong from inside.  We need 300-750 ml of magnesium per day for our body. Therefore, we should consume cashew nut for the health of bones.

 Medicinal properties of cashew in stone -

 Regular consumption of cashew nuts daily reduces 25% of gallstones.

 Benefits of eating cashew nuts for the skin -

 Cashew contains a high amount of protein.  Cashew is beneficial for oily and dry skin.  If you have oily skin, soak cashews in milk overnight and grind it in the morning and mix a small quantity of multani mitti, lemon or curd and apply it on the face to make the face glow.  By applying cashew oil on white stains, white stains gradually disappear.

 Eating cashew nut benefits diabetes -

 Cashew may prove beneficial for reducing diabetes.  Consumption of cashew according to the rules increases the amount of insulin, which keeps diabetes under control.

 Benefits of cashew nuts for pregnant women -

 Vitamins and minerals are found in plenty in cashew nuts.  It is a good diet for pregnant women. Regular use of this is very beneficial for pregnant women and the unborn child.

 Cashew demerits - 

 If cashew provides us with physical benefits, it also has disadvantages of high intake.

 Using high amounts of cashews can cause high blood pressure.  Because sodium is found in significant amounts in it.

 Cashew contains high amount of calories, so its high intake can increase your weight.

 Excess intake of this can also cause problems like upsets stomach.

 People suffering from migraines and migraines should not use cashew in large quantities.  The amino acids present in it may further increase the pain of headache and migraine.
100 gm cashew..... contains
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44 g67%
Saturated fat 8 g40%
Polyunsaturated fat 8 g
Monounsaturated fat 24 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 12 mg0%
Potassium 660 mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 30 g10%
Dietary fiber 3.3 g13%
Sugar 6 g
Protein 18 g36%
Vitamin A0%Vitamin C0%
Calcium3%Iron37%
Vitamin D0%Vitamin B-620%
Cobalamin0%Magnesium73%

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