![]() Manganese: The trace mineral manganese is vital for brain and nerve function, neutralizing toxic free radicals, boosting metabolism, and reducing inflammation. Magnesium balances out the job that calcium does, ensuring proper nerve function. ![]() Most of the magnesium in our bodies is stored in our bones some used for building bone structure and some stored to be used by the body for other functions. Magnesium: One serving of cashews yields nearly ⅓ (29% to be exact) of the recommended daily dose. These are the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids we need to maintain a healthy heart, build cell membranes, and reduce inflammation, among other things. Polyunsaturated fats are required for normal body functions, but our bodies can’t make them, so we need to get what we need from the food we eat. The body needs monounsaturated fats to lower the bad LDL cholesterol and raise the good HDL cholesterol, as well as lowering blood pressure, which works together to reduce the risk of heart disease. There are 17.5g of fat in one serving of cashews, with the majority of the fat (more than 80%) consisting of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats–A.K.A. Healthy fats: Nuts get a bad rap for being fatty, but it’s a common misconception that all fat is bad for you. Just one serving of cashew nuts a day can help do all that! Copper helps with iron absorption aids in the elimination of free radicals builds and maintains collagen helps to make red blood cells contributes to healthy bones, blood vessels and nerves assists in energy production and is important for antioxidant defense and immune function. (The US and Canada both recommend twice the daily amount of copper that one serving of cashews provides, however recent recommendations have been made to lower the DV from 2.0mg to 1.0mg.) Copper is an essential trace mineral, used by the body in a host of functions. Just one handful of these mineral rich nuts packs a healthy punch. You can get your cashew fix from cashew cheese, milk, spreads, or in other forms, but here is what one serving of raw cashews provides:Ĭopper: One serving provides nearly 100% of the recommended daily value of copper. You might be surprised to learn that cashews are actually seeds that grow on the bottom of the cashew apple, which comes from the cashew tree. These kidney shaped seeds that we culinarily refer to as nuts have a rich, buttery taste, and creamy, spongy texture. The standard serving of nuts and seeds is 1/4 of a cup, 40g, 1.3oz or around 16-18 cashews–approximately the amount that fits in the palm of your hand.
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