Posted by Kiki Riki on Saturday, March 31, 2012
Cashews’ fat
content is 75% unsaturated, and 75% of the unsaturated fat’s acid content is
oleic acid, the same heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, found in olive oil.
Oleic acid promotes good cardiovascular health. Monounsaturated
fat from cashews shows, when added to a low fat
diet, can help reduce high triglyceride levels. This is especially good for
someone with diabetes. Cashews contain
magnesium, which works with calcium to maintain a healthy bone structure. Cashews are
also an excellent source of vegetable protein. Cashews are also a
good source of dietary fibre. Cashews contain magnesium
which prevents too much calcium from rushing to the nerve cells, which can
prevent muscle spasms (including heart muscles or spasm of airways symptomatic
of asthma), migraines, muscle cramps, tension, soreness and fatigue.