The native land of cashews is Brazil. And since this overseas, and even the overseas nut ripens precisely in those parts, residents of the second hemisphere do not have the opportunity to enjoy cashews in a holistic form. Did you know that the nut that we eat is only half the miracle of the fruit? Cashew has also a special pedicel in shape and appearance resembling an apple. This fruit is juicy and tasty, but, alas, it can not be transported.
But that's not all. The most observant should have noticed that cashews are the only nut that is never sold in the shell. The reason is that between the skin and the nut there is a layer of poison, which after the harvest is carefully removed (this poison, by the way, is used to impregnate the tree from rotting), heat the nut to evaporate all the oil and is already sent all over the world.
That is, all that we get is the smallest thing that really grows on cashew trees. But what a useful smallness!
Composition
About useful properties of cashews ask your dentist - experienced and conscientious doctors will tell you that if you regularly eat this nut, there will be no problems with enamel of teeth and gums. In Africa, for example, cashews are the main anti-inflammatory drug for teeth. Useful properties of cashew nut are determined by the composition:
- vitamins B1 and B2;
- vitamin E;
- vitamin PP;
- as well as calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron.
And most importantly - all this in cashews is very much, what kind of vitamin and microelement do not take, cashews provide its daily rate by 22-30%.
True, the useful properties of cashews are combined with an unpleasant caloric content of 600 kcal per 100 g. But no one disputes that nuts should be eaten not by grams, but by the piece, appreciating the taste and the benefits they bring.
But we can please you with fatty cashews - like all nuts, they are fatty, but much less fatty than the known dietary product almonds, as well as walnuts and peanuts.
Cashews have special beneficial properties for women - nuts are considered aphrodisiacs, beneficial for maintaining the reproductive function of both sexes. In addition, cashews contain omega-3 fatty acids, which means they are natural antioxidants that prevent aging of the body.
Cashew cures skin diseases. Any dermatological problem that arises from a metabolic disorder (eczema, psoriasis, etc.) is treated with a decoction of cashew nuts. In the same way you can get rid of warts and cracks.
Cashew has three "anti" properties:
- antiseptic;
- antibacterial;
- antimicrobial.
As a result, nuts are historically used to treat respiratory diseases, enhance immunity, strengthen the cardiovascular system. In addition, due to the content of useful fat, cashews lower the level of cholesterol and sugar in the blood, which is why this nut is recommended even for people suffering from diabetes and gastrointestinal disorders. After all, cashew is really very dietetic!
Cashew in Losing Weight
It is recommended to consume 30 grams of cashew slimming daily. Thus, you will get a portion of healthy fats and satisfy hunger - this can be a wonderful useful snack, caloric value
In addition, for slimming you can also use cashew oil, it looks like peanut butter, but it is much more useful - add it to salads, as well as nuts themselves in finely chopped form.
Do not just arrange a mono-cashew. No matter how useful the product, it can not be eaten in large quantities, much less day after day. Cashew perfectly copes with the normalization of metabolism and can accompany both weight loss and weight gain, depending on which specific problem is observed in the work of your metabolism.