<p>Cashews contain essential vitamins, minerals necessary for the body and is one of the few foods rich in copper content <br></p> <p>According to the National Database of USDA, a serving of cashews 30 g meet 31% copper, 23% manganese, 20% magnesium, 17% phosphorus, 10% iron, selenium and 5 to 8% % vitamin B6 for the daily nutritional needs of the body. Cashew nuts have a high content of fat and monounsaturated majority as well as abundant sources of protein. It contains 157 calories diets, 8.56 g carbohydrate, 1.68 g sugar, 0.9 g fiber, 5.17 g protein. Many studies have shown that use of plant nuts like cashews can pull off the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and the risk of death due to some other illness. <br></p> <p>Heart disease prevention, weight loss <br></p> <p>Single fatty acids and polyunsaturated cashews capable of reducing the amount of bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, thus limiting the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and heart attack. A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition showed that the risk of coronary heart disease decreased by 37% in users of cashew nuts 4 times per week compared with those who do not use or rarely use. Magnesium in nuts important role in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body, including the metabolism of food as well as the synthesis of fatty acids and protein. Magnesium also helps the body relax and related activities neuromuscular transmission.</p> <p>Cashew nut nutritious but good for people who want to lose weight Photo: MNT <br></p> <p>Cashew nut nutritious but good for people who want to lose weight Photo: MNT <br></p> <p>Magnesium deficiency - particularly common in the elderly - can lead to insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, coronary heart disease and osteoporosis. Some studies have shown if tolerated enough calcium without magnesium can increase the risk of arterial calcification, heart disease and kidney stones. According to the study of the Framingham Heart Center in the US, can tolerate much magnesium pull down 58% and CAC 34% abdominal vascular calcification. <br></p> <p>Some surveys show that users like cashew nuts can increase energy expenditure at rest and another study showed that eating nuts can often help you lose weight effectively. Comparison of nutritional regimens used as cashew nuts with nuts contain no nutritional regimen showed much better seed for weight loss. According to research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, women rarely easy to gain weight than the particles used for a period of 8 years, compared to those who ate cashews or other nuts several 2 times / week or more. <br></p> <p>Healthy bones, reducing the risk of gallstones <br></p> <p>Another survey was also published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that the use of cashew nuts and a few other nuts regularly can help reduce the risk of being dragged gallstone surgery and suffered from the disease. The survey collected data on more than 1 million people in 20 years showed that women who used more than 140 g per week seeds at risk of gallbladder surgery was significantly lower compared with women who used less than 28 g of nuts / week. <br></p> <p>Cashew is one of the few food sources rich in copper. The shortage of copper is associated with bone mineral density is low and therefore increases the risk of osteoporosis. Copper also plays an important role in maintaining collagen and elastine - is considered one of the main structural components of the body. Insufficient amount of copper, the body can not replace the damage connective tissue or collagen formation to help frame and this can cause degenerative joints, tissue damage. Magnesium in nuts also have an important role in bone formation and helps calcium into bones. Manganese, a mineral substance other nuts, help prevent osteoporosis in combination with calcium and copper. <br></p> <p>Cashew nuts have a high fat content so vulnerable to the stale smell of oil. Food experts recommend preservation cashews, dry place to keep cool dark longer. Cashews can be used well for several months at room temperature, a year in the refrigerator and in the freezer for 2 years. Cashew nut oil to smell usually harmless but unpleasant smell for the user. <br></p> <b><p>Protect eyes </p></b> <p>Cashew well as essential vitamins pantothenic acid (vitamin B-5), pyridoxine (vitamin B-6), riboflavin and thiamin (vitamin B-1). 100 g cashews provides 32% ie 0.147 mg pyridoxine pyridoxine daily needs. Pyridoxine drag reducing the risk of anemia with the bridge and above the role of vitamin important for the metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates at the cellular level. <br></p> <p>In addition, nuts contain high levels zea-xanthin small - an important flavonoid pigments selectively absorbed into the retinal macula of the eye. Some studies suggest that Zea-xanthin may provide antioxidants and has filtering function to protect our eyes from the ultraviolet rays, preventing retinal degeneration due to aging.<br></p>