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Nutritional Analysis Nutrient Per 100g Nutrition facts Protein (g) 17.0 Cashews are an unusual nut. help with overall weight man- Have you had your handful agement. today? Potassium (mg) 550 They are actually a seed that is grown on the outside of the Naturally low in chemi- cashew apple. The Cashew cals—Cashews are the one nut Sodium (mg) 11.0 Selection and storage shell contains a natural chemi- that people following an elimi- cal acid, so Cashews are never nation diet for food intolerance Cashews are available in the Dietary Fiber (g) 5.9 sold in their shells. Kidney are allowed. Cashews have low markets year round. Many shaped with a delicate flavor levels of natural food chemi- forms are available: Raw, Carbohydrates (g) 16.8 and a slightly spongy-firm tex- cals that some may be intoler- Salted, Roasted, Sweetened, ture, Cashews are considered a ant to. They are best in this Chopped, etc. Look for crisp, high fat and calorie food, but instance when eaten raw. plump and meaty kernels. Fat, total (g) 49.2 when eaten in moderation, are Store nuts in an airtight con- A 30g serving of Cashews very healthy. tainer in the refrigerator or nuts is equivalent to approxi- freezer. Nuts can be refriger- Glycemic Index 22 Consuming a handful of mately 15 whole nuts or 30 ated for up to 4 months and Cashews every day (30—50g), halves. Packed with vitamins, frozen for up to 6 months. as a part of a healthy diet, may minerals, antioxidants and phy- Magnesium (mg) 250 Return nuts to room tempera- reduce your risk of heart dis- tochemicals beneficial to tures before eating. ease, type-2 diabetes and may health.

Include in Your Diet: Health Benefits • Try making your own Cashew Butter ! Excellent source of copper– quirements, Magnesium also raise the risk of heart disease. • Perfect as a pre- a handful of Cashews provides plays a vital role in energy gen- Plant Iron, Zinc & Plant dinner snack more than half of the daily eration. Protein —Zinc play many roles intake for women and more • Toss into salads for Heart benefits— About 75% but is particularly important for than one third for men. Cop- added crunch of the fat in a Cashew comes healthy skin & hair, reproduc- per helps the body use iron from unsaturated fat or oleic tion and a healthy immune • Great finishing touch and is important for nerve acid. Oleic acid is the same system. Cashews are an ideal for Stir-fry and extra function, bone growth and acid found in heart-healthy choice for vegetarians or any- flavor glucose metabolism. olive oil. Oleic acid is credited one wanting to eat less animal • Roasted as a side Rich in Magnesium— A for lowering triglycerides-fats protein. So remember to eat 2 dish with your favor- handful of Cashews supplies that are carried through the servings of fruit, 5 servings of ite curry around 20—25% of daily re- blood stream and are known to veggies and a handful of nuts!

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