Health benefits of cashews
They help protect against narrowed arteries
They help you to live longer
They contain antioxidants, to help protect against certain diseases
They reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke
They may reduce osteoarthritis symptoms
They may help manage colitis symptoms
They may help healthy weight loss
They may help manage blood sugar levels
They may help reduce the risk of stroke
They may help prevent memory loss
30g of raw cashew nuts contains:
166Kcal/695KJ
5.5g protein
13g fat
9g carbohydrate
1g fibre
2mg iron
88mg magnesium
1.7mg zinc
Nutritionally, cashew nuts are a good source of protein and unsaturated fat. A 30g serving contains about 160 calories, but because they are rich in protein and unsaturated fat, they provide a greater satiety level. This serving size also provides about 20% of your daily magnesium intake which is important for hormone health, as well as containing manganese, selenium, iron and zinc.