5 reasons why you should include cashews in your diet

Oct, 04 , 20 - Chota Mota
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5 reasons why you should include cashews in your diet

When it comes to nuts, one cannot help thinking about the creamiest and sweetest of them all: cashews.  The nut that has satisfied the nutty tastebuds of millions of people and continues to do so for generations. While there have been myths about how cashews lead to weight gain, that’s not entirely true as these nuts are full of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidations, not to mention possess great taste. As nutrition experts maintain that consuming cashews in moderation is great for health, here are five reasons why you should include cashews in your diet.

 

Great for heart health

The dear ol’ cashews contain oleic acid, have substantial amount of good fats, protein and arginine which naturally helps to take care of the heart. The unsaturated fats in cashews decrease the high levels of triglycerides which are associated with heart disease. Cashews are also anti-carcinogenic and anti-inflammatory in nature which builds up on their credibility of being beneficial for our heart’s health

Enhances your skin and hair

Did you know that just a handful of cashews would fulfil around 98% of the recommended copper intake for a day? Copper is the powerhouse in production of melanin which help you get those gorgeous locks and vibrant skin by producing hair and skin pigments. It contains linoleic and oleic acids which adds that lustrous and silky texture to your hair. Cashews also have high antioxidants, phytochemicals and selenium which does wonders for the skin.

Protein dense, helps in weight loss

It is well known fact that cashews are rich in protein and a mere handful of cashews would add 5 grams of protein in our daily diet. This makes cashews a delicious way to up your protein intake and their high amount of Omega 3 fatty acids content will boost your metabolic process to help you shed more fat.

Boosts immunity, adds energy

Cashews are known to have thiamine which is used by the body to convert sugar into energy. As consuming cashews results in a surge of energy, they are a great post-workout snack to add that dose of energy after you hit the gym. They also have vitamin K, magnesium, zinc, potassium and calcium which helps against bone demineralization meaning your bones stay strong even as you age and also boost your immunity to keep the diseases at bay.

Shields the eyes

Thanks to the good amount of lutein and zeaxanthin (antioxidants) in cashews, they shield our eyes from damage from light and minimize the possibility of cataracts. The powerful antioxidant zeaxanthin gets absorbed and forms a protective layer in your eyes to ensure that external infections or UV rays don’t impact your eye health.

Who knew that those small kidneys shaped, delicious nuts could be power packed with so many health benefits? So, choose the crunchy cashews from Chota mota for your family and add these scrumptious munchies in your diet. 

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