Cashew Nuts

Cashew nuts are sweet and buttery nuts that grow on cashew nut trees. These trees are mostly grown in region with subtropical climates. People like to eat salty and roasted nuts as a snack. These nuts are better than any other snack item, as it is rich in Carbohydrates, Protein, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Calcium and Minerals, such as zinc, iron, copper and phosphorus. You can add these into both, savory and sweet dishes. Raw and unsalted nuts are used for the same. Their richness in nutrients make them good for the following:

• Heart
• Blood
• Eyes

Eating cashew nuts is beneficial for vegans, as these nuts provide mineral called copper. People can eat a quarter-cup of nuts every day to achieve 98% of their recommended daily copper intake. This is really helpful in decreasing the risk of chronic disease. Proteins in the nuts give you body needed energy and also rebuild muscle tissue as well as create new cellular compounds. Zinc in the nuts is helpful in developing immune system cells, and producing antioxidant enzymes.