Cashews are one of these foods that tend to be either underestimated or highly exaggerated in their usefulness.
So, let’s take a step back from these extremes and give some credit to what cashews actually provide.
One serving a day or about an ounce, or 15-18 nuts will provide a substantial amount of magnesium, a mineral of which the vast majority of adults is chronically deficient, which negatively affects the muscle and nervous system function and ability to relax...To Read The Full Content; Tap Here Now .
Cashews are also rich in copper and zinc, which contribute to collagen formation and general immune system strength. Monounsaturated fat is another component of the nuts, which contributes to heart health and won’t cause inflammation associated with processed oils.
While protein level of cashews about 5 grams per ounce is far from being high, it’ll help you to stabilize blood glucose levels after consuming something carb rich and high glycemic.
Cashews are calorically dense, about 155 to 160 calories per ounce, and it’s incredibly easy to down three servings without really noticing while working or surfing the web. That’s not a flaw of character that’s just what dense and delicious food does in an environment designed for overconsumption.
For those with a nickel allergy, it should be noted that cashews have more nickel in them than some other foods, and can actually lead to a reaction in those with sensitivities.
In other words, cashews aren’t superfoods or traps they’re actually a useful, nutritionally dense food when consumed consciously rather than habitually.