Love you, cashew!

I’ve recently found a new love in the cashew. Honestly, I find them so delicious that I’ve dedicated all my snack times to munching on cashews. Eating cashews is all the more fun since I can split their smiley aesthetic figure perfectly in halves. Not only are cashews yummy, but they are also very beneficial for keeping a healthy body. Here are five wonders of this amazing nut:

1. Copper – this mineral is good for healthy hair and skin; it contains enzymes which are essential for colour pigment.
2. Oleic acid – this fat content in cashews is heart-healthy fat, which aids in the reduction of heart cancer and heart attacks. It promotes good cardiovascular health by reducing triglyceride levels, thus decreasing the risk of heart disease. As well, fat content in cashews is mostly monosaturated, so they are great for weight loss.
3. Proanthocyanidins – these are a group of flavanols that helps to protect the body from the growth of tumors and cancerous cells.
4. Magnesium – this mineral helps your body by creating a healthy calcium to magnesium ration to lower the risks of having high blood pressure and development of heart diseases. Magnesium t is also good for maintaining strong bones and keep our nervous system relaxed by limiting the amount of calcium that reaches the brain.
5. Arginine- this nonessential amino acid helps to make arterial walls more flexible and decreases plaque buildup which may lead to atherosclerosis.

To find out more information about cashews, check out these links:

http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/7-health-benefits-of-cashews.html

http://foodtofitness.com/health-benefits-of-cashew/

http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/benefits-of-cashew-nuts/

Also, some fun recipes on cashews:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/rosemary-roasted-cashews-recipe/index.html

http://rasamalaysia.com/chinese-food-recipe-cashew-chicken/2/