Cashews

WHAT ARE CASHEWS?

Cashews are full of healthy things. They are in the same family as mangoes and pistachios. This family is called Anacardiaceae. Cashews were first grown along the coasts of northeastern Brazil. They look like kidneys and are grown a lot in tropical areas. Countries like India, Sri Lanka, Kenya, and Tanzania are good places to grow cashews. The nuts are at the bottom of the cashew apple fruit. They are used in many ways, especially in Brazil, Asia, and Africa. The cashew is loved all over the world because it can be eaten as a snack, used as a topping, or made into sauces and butter. Many people eat cashews every day without knowing where they come from. The nut might look raw and natural when it’s sold as a snack, but when it’s just been picked, it’s poisonous. It is unsafe to eat before it has been roasted.

Even after the cashew has been heated as needed, the shell must be taken off to get to the tasty product inside. Cashew is expensive because it takes a lot of work to make it. It is also highly valued, even among other nuts, because of this. Cashews are native to several islands in the Caribbean and Central and South America. In these places, people have been enjoying them for a very long time. In the late 1500s, the nut was brought to Europe. After that, they quickly spread to India and some parts of Africa. In the 1920s, when the General Food Corporation started shipping them in large quantities, they became popular in the United States. Today, though, Americans are some of the most dedicated cashew eaters in the world.

HOW TO USE CASHEWS:

Since cashews contain urushiol, a chemical found in poison ivy, they are very unsafe to consume. Because urushiol is toxic, some individuals may experience a skin reaction when exposed to it. Stores often sell cashew kernels as “raw,” although they have already been cooked. This gets rid of the poisons. Cashews are good for your health in many ways because they are full of protein, healthy fats, and antioxidants like polyphenols.

CASHEWS: BENEFITS?

◉ Heart Disease Prevention: Cashews may help prevent heart disease because they are high in magnesium and also lower LDL cholesterol. Ischemic heart disease, which can happen when the heart doesn’t get enough blood, may be less likely if you get enough magnesium.

◉ Diabetes Prevention or Management: Cashews have a low amount of carbs, especially compared to other snacks. This means that they have less of an effect on blood sugar, which makes them a great choice for people with type 2 diabetes and those who want to avoid getting it.

◉ Cashews Contain Antioxidants: Cashews are a good source of two types of antioxidants called polyphenols and carotenoids. Antioxidants are chemicals that come from plants and get rid of harmful molecules called free radicals. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals, which reduce inflammation and boost the immune system.

◉ Cashews Assist with Weight Loss: Cashews have 157 calories per ounce. Only 84% of those calories are absorbed because some of the fat in cashews gets stuck in the fibrous wall of the seed. Raw cashews also have a lot of fiber and protein, both of which make you feel full faster and eat less.

WHERE CAN I BUY RAW CASHEWS?

Buy cashews from our online store in the USA, www.dry-fruits.com.