HEALTH BENEFITS OF CASHEW NUTS
- Nuts have a beneficial impact on many heart disease risk factors and may even help in weight loss.
- Cashews are high in energy. A 50g serving of cashews provides 1 267 kilojoules. In addition, cashews are a source of iron and high in magnesium and copper, all of which contribute to a reduction in tiredness and fatigue.
- Cashews contribute to the normal functioning of the immune system, being high in copper, and a source of zinc (both antioxidants).
- By being high in copper and a source of zinc, cashews contribute to the normal maintenance of hair, skin and nails.
- Magnesium and copper assist with the formation and maintenance of normal bones and teeth.
- Cashews are high in dietary fibre, providing more than 3 g per 50 g serving.
- They are high in monounsaturated fatty acids. Replacing saturated fats with monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) in the diet contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.Â
USES
- Cashew nuts can be eaten, on their own, as a snack.
- Make your own cashew butter by blending whole, raw cashews in a food processor until smooth.
- Top main dishes such as fish or chicken with a mixture of chopped cashews and herbs before baking.
- Cashews are fantastic in a curry.
- Mix cashews into your next salad or stir fry.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Ingredients: Cashews, palm oil
- Origin: Mozambique
- Grade: SW450
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER 100g:
Cashews roasted in palm oil – unsalted
- Energy: 2 427 kJ / 580 kcal
- Protein: 16.8 g
- Total carbohydrates: 29.9 g
- Total sugars: 5.0 g
- Total fat: 47.8 g
- Saturated fat: 8.5 g
- Dietary fibre: 3.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 13 mg
