Cashew nuts contains vitamins and minerals and full of anti-oxidants, which are required for functioning the body. Cashew is kidney or bean shape, sweet and crunchy, and children love to eat them. It contains high calories, vitamins and minerals, copper, magnesium, and zinc. It helps in digesion, healthy gums and teeth, improve bones and nerves to make healthier.
Scientific name: Anacardium occidentale.
Origin : Brazil, but later Portugese brought these nuts to India.
In Different Languages:
Tamil - Munthiri Paruppu
Hindi - Cashew nuts or ‘kaju‘
Telugu - Jeedipappu
Malayalam - Andiparippu
kannada- Geru Beeja
Gujarati - Kaju
Health Benefits of the Cashew Nuts:
- Prevents from Cancer - Cashew nuts contains Proanthocyanidins and high copper content which fight against cancerous cells and stop them to divide further.
- Keeps your Heart healthy - Cashew nut contains aleic acid and low fat content which makes your heart healthier and the anti-oxidant will prevent you from hear diseases.
- Decrease High Blood Pressure - It will decrease your blood pressure, due to the presence of magnesium.Healthy Hair - Copper content is present in cashew nut, which helps your hair get that color.Healthy Bones - Due to the presence of magnesium, it will impreove the bone healthy.
- Prevents Gallstones - It reduce the development of gallstones.
- Helps in Weight Loss - Due to low fat content present in cashew nut, it will reduce your body weight.
- Helps Digestion
- Healthy Gums and Teeth
- Pleasant sleep - During night time, daily taking cashew nut will make you relax and gives pleasant sleep.
